Staff Picks
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
- Laura Rogers
- Thursday, February 27, 2020
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When I was a child my mother always dyed my applesauce green on St. Patrick's Day. It tasted great alongside clover-shaped sandwiches! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your own way with help from this list of stories, recipes, crafts, and more.
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The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies with Assorted Pixies, Mermaids, Brownies, Witches, and Leprechauns
Published in 2008
This whimsical and charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies, bargain with pixies, and frolic under the moon with Jane Werner's fantastic selection of "wee folk" tales, masterfully illustrated by Garth Williams.
Fiona's Luck
Published in 2007
A clever woman named Fiona must pass the leprechaun king's tests when she tries to get back all the luck he has locked away from humans.
Harp O' Gold
Published in 2001
A poor musician who dreams of riches and fame trades his beloved but worn harp for one made of gold, but when he becomes famous he finds that something is missing.
Leprechaun Gold
Published in 1998
When Donald O'Dell saves the life of a leprechaun but refuses his offer of gold, he finds his good deed rewarded in an unexpected fashion.
The Ring of Truth
An Original Irish Tale
Published in 1997
After the king of the leprechauns bestows on him the Ring of Truth, Patrick O'Kelley no longer expects to win a blarney contest.
That's What Leprechauns Do
Published in 2005
When leprechauns Ari, Boo, and Col need to place the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, they cannot help getting into mischief along the way.
The Irish Cinderlad
Published in 1996
Becan, a poor boy belittled by his stepmother and stepsisters, rescues a princess in distress after meeting a magical bull.
The Wishing of Biddy Malone
Published in 2004
In Ireland, a young girl who cannot sing, dance, or control her temper stumbles across a faerie village, where a beautiful boy asks her to name her three wishes--but does not promise to grant them for her.
The Great Leprechaun Chase
Published in 2019
When Pete the Cat opens a leprechaun catching business on St. Patrick's Day, his efforts are complicated by Clover, a leprechaun who's full of tricks.
The Leprechaun's Gold
Published in 2004
A leprechaun intervenes with gold and magic when a greedy, boastful young harpist gains an unfair advantage for a royal harping contest.
St. Patrick's Day Crafts
Published in 2004
Provides information about the origin and customs of St. Patrick's Day, ideas for celebrating this holiday, and directions for making such crafts as an Irish shamrock, a Blarney Stone, Celtic jewelry, and Wee Ones puppets.
The Luckiest Leprechaun
Published in 2000
When a leprechaun reluctantly lets a dog befriend him, he finds out what it's like to care about someone.
Too Many Leprechauns, Or, How That Pot O' Gold Got to the End of the Rainbow
Published in 2007
Finn O'Finnegan returns home after a year in Dublin and when he finds his village taken over by leprechauns, he must devise a way to get them to leave without making them angry.
Let's Throw a St. Patrick's Day Party!
Published in 2012
Presents ideas for hosting a Saint Patrick's Day party and discusses the history of the holiday.
Irish Immigrants
In Their Shoes
Published in 2018
Discusses the history of Irish immigration to the United States, including the reasons for immigration, the struggles faced, and how the culture influenced Americans.
Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk
An Irish Tale
A very poor Irishman is provided with magical things by the "wee folk", but he must then keep his good fortune out of the hands of the greedy McGoons.
Paper Crafts for St. Patrick's Day
Randel McGee.
Published in 2012
"Explains the significance of St. Patrick's Day and how to make St. Patrick's Day themed crafts out of paper"-- Provided by publisher.
Lucky Tucker
Published in 2015
After he rolls in a bed of clover on St. Patrick's Day, Tucker the terrier's day goes from horrible to the luckiest day ever.
The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School
Published in 2018
"When a leprechaun makes mischief at the school, the Gingerbread Man follows his clues and sets a trap to outsmart him"-- Provided by publisher.
Leprechauns and Irish Folklore
A Nonfiction Companion to Leprechaun in Late Winter
Published in 2010
Join Jack and Annie as they research leprechauns and Irish folklore and find out the facts behind the fiction.
Let's Bake St. Patrick's Day Treats!
Published in 2018
Shares St. Patrick's Day recipes with young would-be bakers, including shamrock cookies, green pistachio muffins, and rainbow treasure cupcakes.
Ireland
Published in 2018
Ireland has an intriguing and ancient history. Often associated with Saint Patrick, leprechauns, and fairies, Ireland offers many more interesting events, sights, and traditions to its visitors. This book captures the country's language, economy, environment, celebrations, and more through brightly colored pages filled with fun facts, vivid photographs, and easy-to-read language. Readers learn what makes Ireland the country it is today.
Brave Margaret
An Irish Adventure
Published in 1999
In this retelling of an Irish folktale, a brave young woman battles a sea serpent and rescues her true love from a giant.
The Story of the Leprechaun
Published in 2011
A clever leprechaun who has amassed a pot of gold by making beautiful shoes for people decides to hide his money at the end of a rainbow, knowing that no one will find it there.
The Leprechaun in the Basement
Published in 1999
After encountering a leprechaun, Michael McKeever asks him to help with his family's money problems, but unable to part with his gold, the wee man finds another way to help.
A Fine St. Patrick's Day
Published in 2004
Two towns, Tralee and Tralah, compete in an annual St. Patrick's Day decorating contest which Tralah boastfully always wins, but when their hearts are put to the test by a little man with pointed ears, Tralee wins with no effort at all.