The Best St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids to Read

Elmo’s Lucky Day by Andrea Posner-Sanchez

There’s nothing better than curling up with a Sesame Street book around the holidays. Elmo’s Lucky Day follows Elmo and his friends as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Little readers will join them as they try new foods, dance, attend a parade, and participate in a leprechaun hunt. It’s an adorable board book that little readers will love!

Five Little Leprechauns by Jeffrey Burton

Five Little Leprechauns is a modern take on the classic nursery rhyme Five Little Monkeys. It follows five little leprechauns on a mischievous St. Patrick’s Day adventure. Children will love following the leprechauns as they hide in clovers and rainbows—it’s a magical and entertaining read!

My First St. Patrick’s Day by Disney Books

This wouldn’t be a complete list without a Disney book! My First St. Patrick’s Day is an adorable touch-and-feel board book that little readers will love. It introduces babies and toddlers to the traditions and symbols of St. Patrick’s Day, such as four-leaf clovers and gold coins. This one is especially adorable when paired with the wonderful Disney characters.

Spot’s Lucky Day by Eric Hill

Celebrate the holiday with this sweet and entertaining shamrock-shaped board book! Spot’s Lucky Day follows Spot as he celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a party. It’s an interactive board book perfect for little readers!

The Itsy Bitsy Leprechaun by Jeffrey Burton

The Itsy Bitsy Leprechaun is another book on this list based on a popular nursery rhyme. In this fun story, the itsy bitsy leprechaun goes on an adventure to find a lucky four-leaf clover. It’s an adorable, magical story that readers of all ages will love.

This is the Way the Leprechauns Play by Arlo Finsy

This is the Way the Leprechauns Play is a playful twist on the nursery rhyme Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush. Little readers will join the leprechauns as they play hide-and-seek, hide their gold, and celebrate the holiday. It features beautiful illustrations and simple text, making it a wonderful read.

You Shamrock My World by Rose Rossner

This St. Patrick’s Day board book is so much fun. Little readers will love the heartwarming story, the delightful rhyming puns, and the beautiful illustrations. This board book will be perfect for bedtime stories and will also make a great gift!

You’re My Little Lucky Charm by Natalie Marshall

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this adorable rhyming board book. It also features entertaining touch-and-feel pictures of rainbows, leprechauns, and more St. Patrick’s Day items. It’s so cute, and readers of all ages will enjoy this interactive board book!

A Fine St. Patrick’s Day by Susan Wojciechowski

A Fine St. Patrick’s Day is a delightful book to help celebrate this fun green holiday. In the rival towns of Tralee and Tralah, the annual St. Patrick’s Day decorating contest is a big event, but Tralah consistently beats Tralee. When Fiona comes up with a brilliant idea to help Tralee win, a mysterious stranger arrives and disrupts the contest.

Green Shamrocks by Eve Bunting

Green Shamrocks follows Rabbit, who is preparing for St. Patrick’s Day by growing shamrocks. When his pot of green shamrocks goes missing, he sets out to find them before the parade.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day From the Crayons by Drew Daywalt

I adore every book in the Crayons series, but this one is a particular favourite. This new addition to the series follows the Green crayon, who is tired after Christmas and wants to take a break. All the other crayons face a dilemma as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without the Green crayon. It’s incredibly heartwarming and funny, and also makes a perfect gift!

How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace

The How to Catch series is always so much fun, and this book is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a humorous story that follows a quest to catch a mischievous leprechaun. But the leprechaun turns out to be a clever trickster! It’s a wonderful book that so many readers will enjoy!

How to Trap a Leprechaun by Sue Fliess

How to Trap a Leprechaun is another book on this list that focuses on creating a leprechaun trap. It’s a magical, delightful story that will keep young readers engaged and leave them eager to trap a leprechaun to grant a wish. It also features a fun activity at the end that keeps readers entertained long after the book is finished!

I’m a Leprechaun by Mallory Loehr

Little Golden Books are always a good idea, especially when celebrating a holiday. In this adorable book, readers will follow a magical, mischievous leprechaun known for shoemaking and for hiding pots of gold. The illustrations are beautiful.

It’s Not Easy Being a Leprechaun by Marilyn Sadler

A funny, heartwarming St. Patrick’s Day picture book about self-acceptance and friendship. Connor the leprechaun feels different—and lonely—until he learns that being himself and using kindness are the best ways to make friends. With playful humour, charming animal characters, and a fun hidden-object element on every page, this festive read is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with young readers.

Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie DePaola

I always love reading Tomie DePaola’s books. Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato is a delightful retelling of a popular folktale, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Lazy Jamie is unsure what to do when his wife, who does all the work around the house, is injured. Jamie fears they will starve, but a leprechaun might be able to change things.

Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny by Todd Tarpley

If you’re looking for a hilarious and engaging book, this is the perfect option! Leprechaun vs Easter Bunny is a playful, rhyming tale that explores what happens when St. Patrick’s Day and Easter collide. The mischievous leprechaun and the Easter Bunny compete for the best hiding spot to see whose holiday will come out on top.

Little Man of Disneyland: A Change of Luck by Nick Balian

If you’re a fan of Disney, this is the perfect book to introduce to little readers for St. Patrick’s Day. When Patrick’s lucky hat is blown away, he teams up with Mickey and friends to retrieve it, leading to an incredible adventure around Disneyland. It’s an adorable book that will certainly make readers laugh!

Peppa Loves St. Patrick’s Day by Scholastic

Peppa is a beloved character, and many readers will love this festive-themed book. Join Peppa Pig and her brother George as they embark on a St. Patrick’s Day adventure in Ireland! When they travel to Ireland to attend an Irish dancing festival, they end up assisting the band with a little Irish luck.

Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase by James Dean

Join Pete the Cat on a St. Patrick’s Day adventure as he opens the grand opening of his leprechaun-catching business! It’s an adorable story that follows Pete as he sets out to catch a leprechaun for his friends, but soon realizes that luck may be something he has to earn.

St. Patrick’s Day by Anne Rockwell

Join the lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Mrs. Madoff’s classroom, where students wear green, dance to Irish music, and learn about St. Patrick and classic Irish tales. It’s a heartwarming introduction to the cultural celebrations surrounding St. Patrick’s Day!

St. Patrick’s Day Here I Come by D.J. Steinberg

In general, this series is so much fun—and this one is no exception! Readers will love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with this delightful collection of festive poems. From wearing green to trying Irish dancing, it’s the perfect way to celebrate this green holiday.

Ten Little Leprechauns by Molly Murphy

A festive and fun St. Patrick’s Day counting book perfect for little readers! Count down from ten as mischievous leprechauns hunt for clovers, chase rainbows, and stir up holiday fun. With playful rhymes and bold illustrations, this charming picture book makes a delightful read-aloud for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with young readers.

Ten Lucky Leprechauns by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook

If you’re looking for a festive book with an educational theme, this is a great option. Ten Lucky Leprechauns follows one little leprechaun as he searches for treasure. At the end, he magically becomes ten leprechaun friends!

The 12 Days of St. Patrick’s Day by Jenna Lettice

Count the twelve days of St. Patrick’s Day with this adorable story. Little readers will love the rhyming tale and the heartwarming illustrations. It will help them prepare for all the celebrations to come on St. Patrick’s Day!

The Leprechaun Under the Bed by Teresa Bateman

Leprechaun Brian O’Shea faces a challenge when Sean McDonald plans to build a cottage on top of his home. Despite summoning banshees and ghosts to stop Sean, Brian ends up with a front door under Sean’s bed. Maybe with time, they’ll form an alliance. It’s such a fun leprechaun-themed book!

The Littlest Leprechaun by Brandi Dougherty

Liam, the littlest leprechaun, is determined to help out on St. Patrick’s Day, but his size poses a challenge. A leprechaun’s job is hard when you’re so little! It’s a heartwarming tale that follows Liam’s journey to find a way to celebrate the holiday.

The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever by Teddy Slater

The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever follows a leprechaun family’s celebration, featuring a parade and an Irish feast. It’s an entertaining, engaging rhyming story that captures the joy of St. Patrick’s Day.

The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing

The Night Before series is always a favourite of mine. It’s the night before St. Patrick’s Day, and Tim and Maureen are hoping to catch a leprechaun. When they wake up, they’re surprised to find they’ve actually caught one, and now they must try to find his pot of gold. This one is a particular favourite of mine, especially for St. Patrick’s Day!

The Story of the Leprechaun by Katherine Tegen

If you have a young reader curious about leprechauns, this is a great option! The Story of the Leprechaun follows a clever leprechaun shoemaker who hides his gold at home to keep it safe. When a greedy man tries to steal it, the leprechaun must outsmart him to protect his treasure. It’s a delightful story that captures the true magic of the leprechaun!

Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun by Tara Lazar

Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun is another book on this list that tells the tale of outsmarting a leprechaun. It follows Claire, who is determined to catch a leprechaun to prove they are real. But the clever leprechaun keeps evading her traps!

Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk by Gerald McDermott

Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk is a delightful read for St. Patrick’s Day. It follows Tim, a poor man who encounters leprechauns who give him gifts to help him make his fortune. But he must avoid the evil McGoon family to secure his newfound wealth. I also love that this one is by a Caldecott winner!