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The Best Ireland Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about ireland? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Saint Patrick the Forgiver

By Ned Bustard

Discover the true story of Saint Patrick and his journey of love and forgiveness.

32 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 130 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Lost Tide Warriors

Magic fades as danger rises on Arranmore Island. Can Fionn summon help before it's too late?

320 pages· 59,811 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,423 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 1964

This is Ireland

Explore Ireland's magic, from bustling Dublin to enchanted lakes, in a timeless journey.

64 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 239 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

The Impossible Crime

By Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Mac B., Kid Spy series

A young boy is recruited by the Queen of England to stop a thief from stealing the Crown Jewels.

160 pages· 11,667 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,017 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Darcy

By Whitney Sanderson, Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the Horse Diaries series

A pony's newfound skill could alter her family's fate in 1917 Ireland.

160 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 427 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Rebels with a Cause

Kid geniuses tackle a global water crisis while evading a sinister corporation's kidnapping attempts.

320 pages· 41,092 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,283 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021

The Storm Keepers' Battle

Fionn must stop a resurrected sorceress to save his island from darkness.

352 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 732 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1999

O'Sullivan Stew

A stolen horse, a bold girl, and a tale to save her family.

48 pages· 3,348 words· Est. 26 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 406 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Storm Keeper’s Island

A boy faces ancient magic and a sinister force on a mysterious island.

320 pages· 59,624 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,409 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2014

Lost in Ireland

A girl seeks to break her bad luck on a trip to Ireland.

224 pages· 33,235 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 322 ratings
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Ireland Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about ireland for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Angela's Christmas

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A child defies rules to protect a vulnerable figure in a cold church at night.

Brigid's Cloak

Ages 5–9 · 2002

A mysterious cloak transports Brigid to a distant land, revealing her destiny.

Too Many Fairies

Ages 5–8 · 2010

Fairies help with chores, but chaos ensues. Can the old woman find peace?

Fiona's Luck

Ages 0–0 · 2007

A clever girl must outwit a greedy king to restore Ireland's lost luck.

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

Ages 4–8 · 1992

A lazy man catches a leprechaun and makes a wish for the biggest potato in the world, but it causes chaos in his village.

Patrick

Ages 5–8 · 1992

Discover the legendary journey of Saint Patrick, from captivity to founding Ireland's first church.

The Leprechaun's Gold

Ages 4–8 · 2004

A harp contest turns tricky when a leprechaun intervenes.

Too Many Leprechauns

Ages 4–6 · 2007

Leprechauns cause chaos in Dingle. Can Finn's clever plan restore peace?

Fair, Brown & Trembling

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A hidden beauty's church visit stirs envy and intrigue.

Rónán and the Mermaid

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A boy is saved by a mysterious singing woman. Could she be the legendary Mermaid Saint?

The Irish Cinderlad

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A young man with big feet and a magical bull faces giants and dragons to win a princess's heart.

Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

Ages 5–8 · 1990

Tim must outwit leprechauns and a sinister family to escape poverty.

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Ireland Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about ireland for developing and independent readers.

Airman

Ages 10–14 · 2007

A young inventor must escape a brutal prison by building a flying machine.

Leprechaun in Late Winter
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Leprechaun in Late Winter

Ages 7–9 · 2009

Two siblings travel back in time to 19th-century Ireland to help a young girl discover her creative talents.

Leprechauns and Irish Folklore
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Leprechauns and Irish Folklore

Ages 7–10 · 2010

This book explores the magical world of Irish folklore, delving into the stories and legends of fairies, leprechauns, and other mythical creatures.

Fin M'Coul

Ages 4–8 · 1981

A giant faces a clever challenge on Knockmany Hill.

Black Potatoes

Ages 10–12 · 2001

A mysterious blight devastates Ireland's potatoes, sparking a desperate struggle for survival.

Celtic Tales

2016

Embark on perilous quests and discover magical creatures in Celtic folklore.

Viking Ships at Sunrise

Ages 6–9 · 1998

Two siblings travel back in time to ancient Ireland to retrieve a lost story, encountering Vikings and a magical serpent along the way.

The Legend of the Irish Castle

Ages 7–10 · 2016

A mysterious figure haunts an Irish castle. Can the secret be uncovered?

The Great Wheel

Ages 9–12 · 1957

A young man's journey west leads him to the creation of the world's largest Ferris wheel.

Hunger

Ages 10–14 · 2018

A young girl faces ruin and secret friendship during the Irish potato famine. Can she save her family?

The Great Unexpected

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A boy falls from a tree, sparking mysteries that change two orphans' lives forever.

Love & Luck

Ages 13–17 · 2018

A road trip through Ireland tests family bonds and heals broken hearts.

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