Discover the best St. Patrick’s Day books for kids! Fun read-alouds, engaging stories, and activities to celebrate Irish culture and the luck of the Irish!
St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids
Reading St. Patrick’s Day books with kids is a fun and engaging activity for parents because it creates special bonding moments while exploring Irish culture, folklore, and traditions. Festive stories bring the holiday to life with leprechauns, rainbows, and shamrocks, sparking kids’ imaginations.
Many books include interactive elements like rhymes, songs, and fun facts, making reading even more enjoyable.
Plus, pairing books with themed activities—like crafts, cooking, or scavenger hunts—enhances learning and play. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate together while fostering a love for reading!
Here’s the ultimate collection of St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids!
The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing (Listen to Read Aloud)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt (Listen to Read Aloud)
The 12 Days of St. Patrick’s Day by Jenna Lettice (Listen to Read Aloud)
Molly and the St. Patrick’s Day Surprise by Emmelia Yofazy (Listen to Read Aloud)
St. Patrick’s Day by Gail Gibbons (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Story of Saint Patrick’s Day by Patricia A. Pingry by Patricia A. Pingry
The St. Patrick’s Day Alphabet by Liz Saunders
You’re My Little Lucky Charm by Nicola Edwards
Meet March by April Martin (Listen to Read Aloud)
A Fine St. Patrick’s Day by Susan Wojciechowski (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever by Teddy Slater (Listen to Read Aloud)
Whiskers Finds His Luck by Shana Gorian (Listen to Read Aloud)
St. Patrick’s Day, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg (Listen to Read Aloud)
Leprechaun Books for Kids
How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace (Listen to Read Aloud)
How to Trap a Leprechaun by Sue Fliess (Listen to Read Aloud)
Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase by James Dean (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Littlest Leprechaun by Brandi Dougherty (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School by Laura Murray (Listen to Read Aloud)
Lucky Tucker by Leslie McGuirk (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Leprechaun’s Gold by Pamela Duncan Edwards (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Luckiest Leprechaun by Justine Korman (Listen to Read Aloud)
Ten Lucky Leprechauns by Kathryn Heling (Listen to Read Aloud)
It’s Not Easy Being a Leprechaun by Marilyn Sadler
The Story of the Leprechaun By Katherine Tegen (Listen to Read Aloud)
I’m a Leprechaun (Little Golden Book) by Mallory Loehr (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Secret Life Of Leprechauns by Luna James (Listen to Read Aloud)
Leprechauns and Irish Folklore by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Osborne
Leprechaun on the Loose by Marcia Thornton Jones (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Leprechaun Under the Bed by Teresa Bateman (Listen to Read Aloud)
How to Build a Leprechaun Trap by Larissa Juliano
Bert The Leprechaun Baker: A Leprechaun Tale by Melanie Salas (Listen to Read Aloud)
Shamrock and Clover Books
Green Shamrocks by Eve Bunting (Listen to Read Aloud)
Clover!: A My Incredible World Picture Book for Children by Hope Aicher
Clover Mouse: An Irish Blessing for Saint Patrick’s Day! by Jennie Louwes
Favorite Characters Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves St. Patrick’s Day by Scholastic (Listen to Read Aloud)
Pout-Pout Fish: Lucky Leprechaun by Deborah Diesen (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Berenstain Bears’ St. Patrick’s Day by Mike Berenstain (Listen to Read Aloud)
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! by Lucille Colandro (Listen to Read Aloud)
Elmo’s Lucky Day (Sesame Street) by Andrea Posner-Sanchez (Listen to Read Aloud)
Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase by James Dean (Listen to Read Aloud)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Curious George by H. A. Rey (Listen to Read Aloud)
Irish Folktales for Kids
Fiona’s Luck by Teresa Bateman (Listen to Read Aloud)
Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie dePaola (Listen to Read Aloud)
Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk by Gerald McDermott (Listen to Read Aloud)
O’Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott (Listen to Read Aloud)
Fiona’s Lace by Patricia Polacco (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Children of Lir: Ireland’s Favourite Legend by Laura Ruth Maher (Listen to Read Aloud)
Tales from Old Ireland by Malachy Doyle
The Tall Tale of the Giant’s Causeway by Lari Don
Children’s Book Of Irish Folktales by Kevin Danaher
The Leprechaun’s Gold by Pamela Duncan Edwards (Listen to Read Aloud)
Scholastic Classics Irish Fairy Tales by Kieran Fanning
Fin M’Coul: The Giant of Knockmany Hill by Tomie dePaola (Listen to Read Aloud)
Tales from Celtic Lands by Caitlin Matthews
Sally Go Round The Stars by Sarah Webb and Claire Ranson
A Pot o’ Gold: A Treasury of Irish Stories, Poetry, Folklore, and Blarney by Kathleen Krull
Children’s Books About Saint Patrick
Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie dePaola (Listen to Read Aloud)
Saint Patrick the Forgiver by Ned Bustard (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Story Of Saint Patrick by Ann Carroll
Saint Patrick by Ann Tompert (Listen to Read Aloud)
Ireland Books for Kids
S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet by Eve Bunting
This Is Ireland by Miroslav Sasek
Let’s See Ireland! by Sarah Bowie (Listen to Read Aloud)
Peppa Goes to Ireland by Peppa Pig (Listen to Read Aloud)
Animals of Ireland by KeriAnne N. Jelinek
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Book Extensions
After reading these adorable St. Patrick’s Day books you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with hands-on activities that spark creativity, learning, and fun! From sensory play to outdoor adventures, these engaging ideas will bring the magic of the holiday to life.
Create a STEM Sensory Bottle filled with shimmering green and gold, explore Shamrock Shapes outside, or enjoy Rainbow Activities that inspire curiosity. Try a tasty Celtic Knot Cookie Recipe, get messy with Smash a Shamrock Playdough Fun.
Dive into festive crafts and games with our St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers, Toddlers and School-Aged Kids. However you celebrate, these activities will add a little extra luck to your day!
- St. Patrick’s Day STEM Sensory Bottle
- 20+ St. Patrick’s Day Activities for School Ages
- Celtic Knot Cookie Recipe for Kids
- Rainbow Activities for Kids
- Shamrock Shapes for Outdoor Fun
- St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers
- Smash a Shamrock Playdough Fun
St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate Irish culture, enjoy festive books, and create magical memories with your kids. Whether you’re reading St. Patrick’s Day Books about leprechauns, exploring Irish traditions, or doing fun activities together, these stories bring the holiday to life.
So grab a good book, wear your green, and let the St. Patrick’s Day fun begin!
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