I LOVE using these St. Patrick’s Day books to get my students excited about this fun holiday. Students are already excited about it and fascinated with these cute little leprechauns, so providing them with several opportunities to see these guys come to life will make it even more fun for everyone involved!
12 St. Patrick’s Day Books for Little Learners
The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever by Teddy Slater
Share in this leprechaun family’s charming St. Patrick’s Day celebration, complete with a fun parade and an Irish feast!
Ten Lucky Leprechauns by Kathryn Heling
Count from one to ten as one little leprechaun looking for treasure magically becomes ten silly leprechaun friends at the end of the rainbow!
The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing
Natasha Wing’s “Night Before” series is all about giving a simple introduction to the meaning behind holidays, and this one is no exception! Learn about the traditions surrounding St. Patrick’s day in an easy to understand way.
That’s What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting
A fun and lively tale for all ages, kids will love this story of leprechaun mischief.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover by Lucille Colandro
The old lady is swallowing things again, and this time she started with a clover. She’s swallowing items to make the perfect rainbow!
How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace
This rhyming picture book will have kids of all ages laughing. Learn how to set the best leprechaun traps!
St. Patrick’s Day by Gail Gibbons
This book is a straightforward look at St. Patrick, and the reason that we celebrate a day for him.
The Leprechaun’s Gold by Pamela Duncan Edwards
A classic Irish legend of two harpists, this story is heartwarming, thoughtful, and fun to read!
Leprechauns Never Lie by Lorna Bailan
This classic leprechaun story is funny, bright, and mischievous – just like leprechauns!
Green Shamrocks by Eve Bunting
Rabbit is growing shamrocks in a pretty yellow pot, hoping to have them ready for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Watch what happens when the pot and the shamrocks go missing!
Lucky Tucker by Leslie McGuirk
Tucker the Terrier is having a very bad day – that is until he finds a four leaf clover. Now he’s the luckiest dog around!
Jack and the Leprechaun by Ivan Robertson
When Jack the mouse visits his cousin in Ireland, he learns about leprechaun’s and is determined to find one. This picture book tells story with Irish folktales and traditions woven in.
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I am a Children’s Book Author and a Lifelong Educator. I have officially published four children’s books, including a St. Patrick’s Day Story, “A Special Present From Puddles!” My Illustrator and I have created Educational Worksheets and Coloring Pages in conjunction with the Book, which I would be happy to share. “A Special Present From Puddles!” is Available in 2 Sizes (11×8.5 and 8.25×6).
Great list! I would love for you to check out my new book, Finnigan’s Leprechaun Luck. It provides a delightful explanation as to why the end of the rainbow is so elusive and why a four-leaf clover is lucky to find. https://www.amazon.com/Finnigans-Leprechaun-Luck-Leprechauns-Four-Leaf/dp/1736621920
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