{"id":13586,"date":"2025-02-28T05:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=13586"},"modified":"2025-02-28T15:26:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T20:26:00","slug":"st-patricks-day-kids-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/st-patricks-day-kids-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Picture Books To Capture the Spirit of St. Patrick&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>St. Patrick\u2019s Day is just around the corner! With all the four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, and favorite traditions, it can be a delightfully fun holiday for your little one. Fortunately, there are plenty of great books to help your child both understand and enjoy St. Patrick\u2019s Day. Whether it\u2019s a book about the significance of the holiday, a classic folktale, or a romping adventure with a leprechaun, there\u2019s something here for every child. <\/p>\n<p> no no    9781465489661  <i>Baby\u2019s First St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/i>  by DK <\/p>\n<p>Even the littlest readers can get in on the St. Patrick&#8217;s Day fun with this engaging, sturdy board book &#8211; part of the <a href=https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/series\/FDH\/babys-first-holidays\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&#038;aid=randohouseinc22957-20&#038;linkid=PRH06C9ECE222\" target=\"_blank\">Baby\u2019s First Holidays series<\/a>. They&#8217;ll pick up new words and take to turning pages themselves, all while learning about the holiday&#8217;s traditions.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 0 \u2013 3)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780593482681  <i>This Is the Way the Leprechauns Play<\/i>  by Arlo Finsy, illustrated by Yuyi Chen <\/p>\n<p>Dust off your vocal cords! Put your singing voice to good use with this adorable board book written to the tune of \u201cHere We Go \u2018Round the Mulberry Bush.\u201d The cheerful illustrations and rhyming story will make it your new seasonal favorite.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 0 \u2013 3)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780593127735  <i>I\u2019m a Leprechaun <\/i>  by Mallory Loehr, illustrated by Brian Biggs <\/p>\n<p>Simple text and colorful illustrations make this a perfect little primer for introducing toddlers and preschoolers to leprechauns. These magical, mythical creatures are best known for enjoying practical jokes and hiding pots of gold, but they\u2019re also great shoemakers. Your wee one will love learning about these mischievous tricksters for St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 2 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780736443470  <i>Little Man of Disneyland: A Change of Luck (Disney Classic)<\/i>  by Nick Balian <\/p>\n<p>Take a trip through the park with Patrick the leprechaun! When his lucky hat blows away, Patrick and the rest of the Mickey Mouse crew chase it all over Disneyland. It\u2019s the sequel to the book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/books\/9780736434850\/little-man-of-disneyland-disney-classic-by-rh-disney-illustrated-by-the-walt-disney-studio\/\"><i>Little Man of Disneyland (Disney Classic)<\/i><\/a>, which tells the legend of the park\u2019s creation and the leprechaun who lives there.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 2 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780763633899  <i>Lucky Tucker<\/i>  by Leslie McGuirk <\/p>\n<p>Everyone can enjoy the holiday, even our four-legged friends. Tucker the terrier feels like nothing is going right on St. Patrick\u2019s Day \u2014 at least until he rolls around in a bed of four-leaf clovers that just so happens to be home to a leprechaun. Now luck is on Tucker\u2019s side, and he\u2019s about to have the best day ever.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 2 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780593097434  <i>Happy St. Patrick\u2019s Day, Tiny! <\/i>  by Cari Meister, illustrated by Rich Davis <\/p>\n<p>Tiny, a giant dog, and his best friend Eliot are excited for the St. Patrick&#8217;s Day festivities at the park. Racing to find the hidden pot of gold during a scavenger hunt, they notice a young girl who has lost her shoe. Can they help her and still win?<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9781101996942  <i>The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School<\/i>  by Laura Murray, illustrated by Mike Lowery <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve missed the hilarious shenanigans of Laura Murray&#8217;s Gingerbread Man, you&#8217;re in for a treat. In this St. Paddy&#8217;s Day edition, the tough cookie is on a mission to find the rabble-rousing leprechaun that&#8217;s making a mess of the elementary school. Parents may recognize the leprechaun&#8217;s work as holiday pranks, like green toilet water and shamrock footprints &#8211; you might even be inspired to try them at home!<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780593810330  <i>It&#8217;s Not Easy Being a Leprechaun<\/i>  by Marilyn Sadler, illustrated by Stephanie Laberis <\/p>\n<p>Connor O\u2019Connor is not happy being a leprechaun, and uses a little magic to try out being a fairy, a carpenter, and a king. An adorable story about learning to love yourself starring Ireland\u2019s most famous mythical creature.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 \u2013 7)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780593175019  <i>The 12 Days of St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/i>  by Jenna Lettice, illustrated by Colleen Madden <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the first day of St. Patrick\u2019s, I was lucky to find\u2026\u201d In the same rhyming style as \u201cThe Twelve Days of Christmas,\u201d this fun read-aloud counts one shamrock, two pots of gold, three top hats, and so on all the way up to the big celebration. Bonus: a full page of stickers will have little readers feeling extra lucky.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 \u2013 7)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780385736404  <i>A Fine St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/i>  by Susan Wojciechowski, illustrated by Tom Curry <\/p>\n<p>In the rival towns of Tralee and Tralah, it\u2019s time once again for the annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day decorating contest. Tralah is the reigning champion, but this year, young Fiona Riley has a plan to help Tralee finally come out on top. When a funny, pointy-eared stranger shows up, neither town\u2019s residents know what they\u2019re in for.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 \u2013 7)<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>   9780593387191  <i>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day, Here I Come!<\/i>  by D.J. Steinberg, illustrated by Emanuel Wiemans <\/p>\n<p>From the creators of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/books\/9780448456249\/kindergarten-here-i-come-by-dj-steinberg-illustrated-by-mark-chambers\/\"><i>Kindergarten, Here I Come!<\/i><\/a> comes a festive collection of poems to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day. Short and snappy lyrics carry readers through every aspect of the day, from playing the bagpipes and wearing green clothing to looking for leprechauns and handing out kisses. It\u2019s the perfect way to celebrate the luckiest day of the year!<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 \u2013 6)<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>  9780593624333  <i>Happy St. Patrick&#8217;s Day from the Crayons<\/i>  by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers <\/p>\n<p>When Green Crayon goes on vacation, the other colors step up to cover St. Patrick&#8217;s Day. But what&#8217;s a leprechaun without green clothing? And a blue four-leaf clover just won&#8217;t do! Kids will adore this humorous St. Patrick&#8217;s Day story starring everyone&#8217;s favorite art supplies.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 \u2013 8)<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>   9780823441815  <i>The Leprechaun Under the Bed<\/i>  by Teresa Bateman, illustrated by Paul Meisel <\/p>\n<p>Leprechaun Brian O&#8217;Shea prefers solitude, thank you very much. But that solitude is spoiled when a bumbling human, Sean McDonald, builds his house atop Brian&#8217;s underground home. Slowly but surely, a friendship blooms between the two in this big-hearted folktale topped off with whimsical illustrations. You&#8217;ll enjoy this one year-round, but especially around St. Patrick&#8217;s Day.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780448448527  <i>The Night Before St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/i>  by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Amy Wummer <\/p>\n<p>On the night before St. Patrick\u2019s Day, Tim and Maureen are busy laying traps to capture a leprechaun. When they wake the next morning to bagpipes and green eggs, they\u2019re astonished to learn that they managed to catch one after all. But what will they do now?<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780823453399  <i>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day (New &#038; Updated)<\/i>  by Gail Gibbons <\/p>\n<p>Learn the history behind the traditions with this informative book from award-winning and beloved children\u2019s author, Gail Gibbons. Readers will discover why we celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day and learn about the legends and customs associated with the day. It\u2019s a must-read for anyone who loves the holiday!<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>  9780698116030  <i>Jamie O\u2019Rourke and the Big Potato<\/i>  by Tomie DePaola <\/p>\n<p>This classic Irish folktale not only teaches a valuable lesson but is also sure to bring a smile to your child\u2019s face. Jamie O\u2019Rourke is the laziest man in Ireland, and his farm is falling apart. When Jamie meets a leprechaun and starts growing an enormous potato, his luck seems to be changing \u2014 but could the world\u2019s largest potato be more than Jamie bargained for?<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9781570916434  <i>Fiona\u2019s Luck<\/i>  by Teresa Bateman, illustrated by Kelly Murphy <\/p>\n<p>This beautifully illustrated picture book features an original folktale perfect for St. Patrick\u2019s Day. The greedy Leprechaun King has locked away all the good fortune in Ireland. Now it\u2019s up to a clever girl named Fiona to outsmart the Leprechaun King and bring that legendary luck back to the Emerald Isle.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780823410774  <i>Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland<\/i>  by Tomie dePaola <\/p>\n<p>This timeless book from bestselling author-illustrator Tomie dePaola recounts the storied life of Ireland\u2019s patron saint. From his noble birth in Britain to his six-year captivity to the legend of how he banished snakes from Ireland, this board book is the perfect way to help your child understand the significance of Saint Patrick and this holiday.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 5 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780140506754  <i>Tim O&#8217;Toole and the Wee Folk<\/i>  by Gerald McDermott <\/p>\n<p>An oldie but goodie, <i>Tim O&#8217;Toole and the Wee Folk<\/i> has the rhythmic lilt of an old Irish tale. Tim O&#8217;Toole and his down-on-their-luck family are hoping to turn things around with the help of a band of leprechauns, but they&#8217;ll have to steer clear of the no-good McGoons if they want to keep things on the up and up.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 5 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><small><i>Editor&#8217;s Note: This article was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2025.<\/i><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shamrocks, leprechauns, and Irish folklore! 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