Books About St. Patrick's Day · 70 titles considered

The Best St. Patrick's Day Books for Kids

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

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Lindsay the Luck Fairy
The Lonely Lake Monster
Leprechauns and Irish Folklore
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Our 10 Favorite Books About St. Patrick's Day

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2012

Challenge on the Hill of Fire

By Marianne Hering · Book #10 in the The Imagination Station series

Kidnapped by Druids, two cousins face a spiritual showdown in ancient Ireland.

144 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 264 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Saint Patrick the Forgiver

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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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2018

The Itsy Bitsy Leprechaun

A leprechaun's quest for a lucky clover leads to a magical adventure.

16 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 155 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 6–9 · 2009

Georgia's Greatness

Georgia's blunder may doom the Sisters Eight's quest to find their parents.

128 pages· 22,860 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 668 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Lindsay the Luck Fairy

Can two friends restore luck to St. Patrick's Day after goblins steal magical charms?

192 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 412 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

March Mischief

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Calendar Mysteries series

A group of kids try to solve the mystery of stolen leprechaun statues in their town.

80 pages· 6,671 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 699 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

The Lonely Lake Monster

By Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the The Imaginary Veterinary series

A daring rescue mission unfolds when a creature captures an apprentice by the lake.

240 pages· 23,148 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,062 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

Leprechauns and Irish Folklore

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

115 pages· 6,840 words· Est. 57 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 618 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

How to Trap a Leprechaun

By Sue Fliess, Emma Randall (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Magical Creatures and Crafts series

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
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 373 ratings
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St. Patrick's Day Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about st. patrick's day for the youngest readers and listeners.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Curious George

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Can George reach the St. Patrick's Day parade without mishaps?

Five Little Leprechauns

Ages 1–5 · 2022

Five leprechauns leap and tumble in a clover-filled adventure.

This Is the Way the Leprechauns Play
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This Is the Way the Leprechauns Play

Ages 2–5 · 2022

Join leprechauns in a playful St. Patrick's Day hide-and-seek adventure.

Thing One, Thing Two and the Leprechaun

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Can Thing One and Thing Two catch the elusive leprechaun?

Baby's First St. Patrick's Day
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Baby's First St. Patrick's Day

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover St. Patrick's Day magic with a board book perfect for little hands.

You Shamrock My World
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You Shamrock My World

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a charming tale of love and luck for little ones.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Ages 2–5 · 2019

Discover leprechauns' secrets and find out if catching one brings luck.

The Story of Saint Patrick's Day

Ages 2–4 · 2002

Discover Saint Patrick's Day through a toddler-friendly tale.

My First St. Patrick's Day
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My First St. Patrick's Day

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Discover Irish traditions in a touch-and-feel St. Patrick's Day adventure.

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St. Patrick's Day Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about st. patrick's day for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Shannon and the World's Tallest Leprechaun

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A broken shoe, a contest, and a leprechaun. Can wishes save the day?

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.

St. Patrick's Day

Ages 5–8 · 1994

Discover the legends, history, and traditions of St. Patrick's Day.

Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Can Claire outsmart a clever leprechaun, or will he escape her traps?

Too Many Leprechauns

Ages 4–6 · 2007

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

Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

Ages 5–8 · 1990

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

How to Catch a Leprechaun
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How to Catch a Leprechaun

Ages 4–8 · 2016

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

Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase
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Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Pete tries to catch a leprechaun to bring good luck to his friends.

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.

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St. Patrick's Day Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about st. patrick's day for developing and independent readers.

Leprechauns Don't Play Fetch

Ages 7–9 · 2003

Is the new pet store owner a leprechaun plotting to take over Bailey City?

Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball

Ages 7–10 · 1992

Is the new basketball coach really a leprechaun?

Fairies vs. Leprechauns

Ages 7–10 · 2025

Oona must solve the mystery of the missing Tooth Fairy gold before magic is lost forever.

The Monster in the Mailbox

Ages 6–8 · 2016

Is Dory's monster real or just her imagination?

The Lucky Horseshoe

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A spell steals Chevalia's luck. Can Pippa restore it?

Discovery in the Woods

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A mysterious hole and a St. Patrick's Day surprise await in the woods.

Isle of Misfits 2: The Missing Pot of Gold

Ages 6–8 · 2019

A gargoyle and friends embark on a mission to find a leprechaun's missing gold.

St. Patrick's Day from the Black Lagoon

Ages 7–9 · 2011

Hubie must find green attire for the parade before the rainbow leads to gold.

Green Gravy
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Green Gravy

Ages 6–8 · 1997

A wish sparks a sibling clash over green traditions.

The Leprechaun Is Finally Gone!

Ages 6–10 · 2022

A group of students try to catch a leprechaun that is causing mischief in their school.

Frankie Sparks and the Lucky Charm
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Frankie Sparks and the Lucky Charm

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Can Frankie catch a leprechaun and unlock good luck, or will her inventions fail her?

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