Book Series · 30 Books

How to Catch Books

In order from How to Catch a Leprechaun to How to Catch a Garden Gnome.

The How to Catch series is a set of 30 picture books by Adam Wallace, published between 2016 and 2026. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 40 pages.

How to Catch a Leprechaun
How to Catch the Tooth Fairy
How to Catch an Elf
How to Catch the Easter Bunny
How to Catch a Monster
How to Catch a Mermaid
How to Catch a Turkey
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

How to Catch a Leprechaun
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

How to Catch a Leprechaun

By Adam Wallace, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator)

Can you outsmart the elusive leprechaun this St. Patrick's Day?

32 pages· 319 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: In this lively St. Patrick's Day adventure, kids have crafted the ultimate leprechaun trap with shamrocks and rainbows. But catching this mischievous sprite is no easy feat—he's quick and clever, ready to turn your house upside down. Will this be the year they finally succeed? Dive into a zany tale filled with STEAM concepts, hilarious rhymes, and vibrant illustrations, and start a new holiday tradition. Can you catch the leprechaun before he escapes again?
The complete set

How to Catch Series

30 books · Published 2016–2026

Series
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How to Catch a Leprechaun

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Can you outsmart the elusive leprechaun this St. Patrick's Day?

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$1049

How to Catch the Tooth Fairy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Can you outsmart the elusive tooth fairy before she escapes?

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$1049

How to Catch an Elf

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A small elf helps Santa deliver gifts on Christmas Eve while avoiding traps set by children.

How to Catch the Easter Bunny

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A bunny delivers Easter treats while evading capture.

How to Catch a Monster

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2017

A young boy confronts the monster in his closet and discovers an unexpected friendship.

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$1049

How to Catch a Mermaid

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2018

A young boy tries to catch a mermaid to befriend her.

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$1049

How to Catch a Turkey

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2018

A turkey escapes from a school play and becomes a mascot.

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$1049

How to Catch a Snowman

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A group of kids try to catch a magical snowman on a snowy night.

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$1049

How to Catch a Unicorn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A unicorn visits a zoo and tries to evade capture by children.

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$1049

How to Catch a Dinosaur

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2019

A young boy tries to catch a dinosaur for the science fair.

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$1049

How to Catch a Dragon

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2019

A young boy tries to catch a dragon to bring good health and fortune for the New Year.

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$1049

How to Catch a Reindeer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A reindeer shares its experiences on Christmas Eve, exploring different holiday scenes and traditions.

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$1049

How to Catch a Yeti

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2020

A group of friends try to catch a Yeti in the mountains.

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$1049

How to Catch a Gingerbread Man

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Can you outsmart the Gingerbread Man as he escapes into a bookstore adventure?

5-Minute How to Catch Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 4–10 · 2021

Can you outsmart mythical creatures with clever traps in this fun-filled adventure?

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How to Catch a Class Pet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can you catch the escaped class pets before the school bell rings?

How to Catch a Witch

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can the kids trap a witch and save Halloween from spooky chaos?

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$1049

How to Catch a Loveosaurus

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can you catch the elusive Loveosaurus spreading joy and kindness?

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$1049

How to Catch a Garden Fairy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can you outsmart the elusive Garden Fairy in a magical garden adventure?

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$1049

How to Catch a Daddysaurus

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can the kids catch the elusive Daddysaurus this Christmas?

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$1248

How to Catch Santa Claus

Picture Book · 2023

Can Santa outsmart the kids' clever traps on Christmas Eve?

How to Catch a Mamasaurus

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2024

Can the kids catch the elusive Mamasaurus with her magical heart and spirit?

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$1248

How to Catch a Fairy Godmother

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2024

A new Fairy Godmother faces inventive traps set by mischievous kids.

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$1248

How to Catch a Groundhog

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2024

Can the kids catch the groundhog before Groundhog's Day is ruined?

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$1248

How to Catch an Invisible Bad Guy

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2025

Can the kids outsmart an invisible villain at the carnival?

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$1248

How to Catch a Babysaurus

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2025

Can you catch the mischievous Babysaurus before it becomes your new best friend?

How to Catch Bigfoot

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2025

Can you outsmart Bigfoot on a wild camping adventure?

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$1248

How to Catch a Dream

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2025

Embark on life's greatest adventure: catching your dream.

How to Catch a Garden Gnome

Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2026

Can the kids catch the elusive garden gnome before twilight traps them forever?

How to Catch a Bookworm

Picture Book · Ages 4–10

Can the kids catch the elusive Bookworm before class starts?

Companion series

My First How to Catch Series

5 books · Published 2020–2024

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$759

My First How to Catch Santa Claus

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

A child sets traps on Christmas Eve to catch Santa for a hug. Will magic prevail?

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$759

My First How to Catch a Witch

Chapter Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Can a child catch a witch to touch a star on Halloween night?

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$759

My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny

Chapter Book · Ages 0–3 · 2022

Can you outsmart the elusive Easter Bunny and discover his secrets this year?

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$759

My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2023

A girl enters storybooks to trap the mischievous big, bad wolf.

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$858

My First How to Catch the Sandman

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2024

Can the Sandman escape bedtime traps to deliver sweet dreams?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the How to Catch series?

There are 30 books in the How to Catch series. It began with How to Catch a Leprechaun in 2016, and the newest book, How to Catch a Garden Gnome, was published in 2026.

What ages are the How to Catch books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring How to Catch to life.

01

Adam Wallace

Author
02

Alice Walstead

Author
03

Andy Elkerton

Illustrator
04

Megan Joyce

Illustrator
05

Emma Gillette

Illustrator
06

Leo Trinidad

Illustrator
07

César Samaniego

Illustrator

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