Add a touch of St. Patrick’s Day magic to storytime with our collection of St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids! From playful leprechaun tales to lucky adventures, these 20 charming stories bring Irish cheer to young readers.
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The Best St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! The books listed below share fun, entertaining stories about St. Patrick’s Day that encourage kids dream, play, and try their luck.
1. How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace
Colorful illustrations and rhyming words will inspire your child to build their very own leprechaun trap!
2. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover by Lucille Colandro
A classic from the bestselling There Was An Old Lady series! What will she swallow next?
3. The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing
The children in this fun story get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
4. Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase by James Dean
Pete the Cat opens a leprechaun catching business!
5. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt
In this story, Green Crayon is tired wants a vacation. How will the crayons get through St. Patrick’s Day without him?
6. Maisie McGillicuddy’s Sheep Got Muddy by Kelly Grettler
In this story, children will tour Ireland as they help the main character find her lost sheep. There is even a map of Ireland in the back!
7. The Story of the Leprechaun by Katherine Tegen
Learn why leprechauns hide their gold at the end of rainbows.
8. Saint Patrick the Forgiver: The History and Legends of Ireland’s Bishop by Ned Bustard
In this book, kids will learn about the history of the real Saint Patrick.
9. Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato: An Irish Folktale by Tomie dePaola
An amusing Irish folktale about the laziest man in all of Ireland who grows the biggest potato in the world!
10. Green Shamrocks by Eve Bunting
In this story, Rabbit grows shamrocks to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but they go missing! Will he find them in time for the St. Patrick’s Day parade?
11. O’Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott
I have to warn you…this is not a short book! It is, however, an engaging Irish tall tale that will have your children saying, “Just one more page!”
12. St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting
Jamie wants to prove that he is big enough to march in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. A lovely story about never giving up!
13. St. Patrick’s Day by Anne Rockwell
Join Ms. Madoff’s class as they wear green, dance, listen to the fiddle, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
14. Fiona’s Luck by Teresa Bateman
In this charming St. Patrick’s Day folktale, Fiona outsmarts the greedy Leprechaun King to bring luck back to Ireland.
15. Flying Feet: A Story of Irish Dance by Anna Marlis Burgard
Aidan and Michael compete for the title of dance master in Ballyconneely, showcasing their skills on daring platforms until one emerges victorious, capturing Ireland’s enduring dance and music tradition.
16. That’s What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting
Leprechauns, famous for burying gold at the rainbow’s end, also revel in mischief, as charmingly portrayed in this lively picture book for mischief-makers of all ages. This is one of our personal favorites!
17. Five Little Leprechauns by Jeffrey Burton
A rhyming board book that is a twist on the classic song, Five Little Monkeys.
18. The Berenstain Bears’ St. Patrick’s Day by Mike Berenstain
Join the Berenstain Bears as Gramps introduces the family to St. Patrick’s Day traditions.
19. You’re My Little Lucky Charm by Nicola Edwards
This is a precious board book with cutouts and raised illustrations. Perfect for babies!
20. Baby’s First St. Patrick’s Day by DK
Introduce little ones to St. Patrick’s Day with this board book featuring adorable illustrations of Irish traditions.
Your Turn
What are your favorite St. Patrick’s Day books for kids? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Originally published February 15, 2016.
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