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Magical Creatures and Crafts Books

In order from How to Trap a Leprechaun to How to Teach a Monster.

The Magical Creatures and Crafts series is a set of 9 picture books by Sue Fliess, published between 2017 and 2025. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

How to Trap a Leprechaun
How to Track an Easter Bunny
How to Trick a Christmas Elf
How to Find a Unicorn
How to Meet a Mermaid
How to Help a Cupid
How to Hide a Turkey
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

How to Trap a Leprechaun
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

How to Trap a Leprechaun

By Sue Fliess, Emma Randall (Illustrator)

Catch a leprechaun and earn a wish, but beware of their tricks and traps on St. Patrick's Day.

32 pages· 304 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: On the eve of St. Patrick's Day, mischievous leprechauns sneak in to steal treasures. Crafty kids must devise clever traps to catch one and earn a wish. But beware, these tricky creatures might leave you with nothing but a cardboard box and a shoe. Will you outsmart the leprechauns or fall for their tricks? Dive into a whimsical adventure filled with magic, mystery, and a dash of glitter. Perfect for young readers eager to capture their own leprechaun and make a wish come true. Can you set the perfect trap?
In reading order

Magical Creatures and Crafts Series

9 books · Published 2017–2025

#1
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$1597

How to Trap a Leprechaun

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Catch a leprechaun and earn a wish, but beware of their tricks and traps on St. Patrick's Day.

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$1899

How to Help a Cupid

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2022

Can you help Cupid spread love this Valentine's Day?

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$1899

How to Hide a Turkey

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

Can you help a turkey find his family this Thanksgiving?

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$1899

How to Spook a Ghost

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Dare to befriend a ghost on Halloween night and discover the magic of inclusion.

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$1899

How to Teach a Monster

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2025

A monster seeks a new talent beyond scaring. Can kids help him bake a cake?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Magical Creatures and Crafts series?

There are 9 books in the Magical Creatures and Crafts series. It began with How to Trap a Leprechaun in 2017, and the newest book, How to Teach a Monster, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Magical Creatures and Crafts books in?

Start with How to Trap a Leprechaun and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.

What ages are the Magical Creatures and Crafts books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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