With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, my toddler daughter and I have been busy reader books about the holiday from our local library. Books for toddlers about St. Patrick’s Day range from nonfiction accounts of the history and traditions of the holiday to fantastic stories about leprechauns and pots of gold. Here are some of our favorite board books for toddlers for St. Patrick’s Day, all available via my Amazon links.
The Story of Saint Patrick’s Day (2001)
The Story of Saint Patrick’s Day (2001) written by Patricia A. Pingry and illustrated by Pamela R. Levy is a nonfiction book that teaches young readers about the history and traditions of St. Patrick’s Day. Recommended for readers ages 2 and older, this book offers a Christian introduction to the holiday.
Lucky Leprechaun (2003)
Lucky Leprechaun (2003) written by Dawn Bentley and illustrated by Michele Berg is a title in the Holiday Foil Books series that follows a leprechaun who is searching for his glittering pot of gold. Recommended for readers between the ages of 3 and 5, this book features prismatic colored foil on each page. Young readers will delight in the adventures of the lucky leprechaun.
The Littlest Leprechaun (2003)
The Littlest Leprechaun (2003) by Justine Fontes and Amanda Haley tells the story of Young Seamus, a little leprechaun who build magic paintbrushes, faster fairy wings, and a bicycle that flew. The other elves chide him, telling him that leprechauns must make fairy shoes. The on St. Patrick’s Day, when Young Seamus forgot about his duty to paint the town green, he ends up creating the very first rainbow. Recommended for readers ages 2 and up, this St. Patrick’s Day book will delight toddlers and preschoolers.
The Leprechaun’s Big Pot of Gold (2012)
The Leprechaun’s Big Pot of Gold (2012) written and illustrated by Patricia Reeder Eubank is a four-leaf clover shaped book that follows a grumpy leprechaun who is searching for his pot of gold. Along the way, the leprechaun meets a golden puppy and a golden kitten. Recommended for young readers between the ages of 2 and 5, this book is a sweet story to share with your children this St. Patrick’s Day.
St Patrick’s Day (Bright Baby Touch and Feel) (2011)
St Patrick’s Day (Bright Baby Touch and Feel) (2011) by Roger Priddy is a simple holiday book to share with toddlers and preschoolers that introduces many of the symbols associated with St. Patrick’s Day such as shamrocks, leprechauns, and parades. Recommended for readers between ages 1 and 3, this book features various touch-and-feel textures that young children will love to explore.
St. Patrick’s Day Countdown (2006)
St. Patrick’s Day Countdown (2006) by Salina Yoon is a shimmery shamrock-shaped board book that combines common symbols of St. Patrick’s Day with counting. Young readers between the ages of 3 and 5 will enjoy counting down from five to one in this fun St. Patrick’s Day book.
What is your favorite St. Patrick’s Day board book for toddlers?
Image Credits
Board Books for Toddlers for St. Patrick’s Day © 2014 Heather Johnson
Cover of The Story of Saint Patrick’s Day © 2014 Heather Johnson
Inside Pages of The Story of Saint Patrick’s Day © 2014 Heather Johnson
Cover of Lucky Leprechaun © 2014 Heather Johnson
Inside Pages of Lucky Leprechaun © 2014 Heather Johnson
Cover of The Littlest Leprechaun © 2014 Heather Johnson
Inside Pages of The Littlest Leprechaun © 2014 Heather Johnson
Cover of The Leprechaun’s Big Pot of Gold © 2014 Heather Johnson
Inside Pages of The Leprechaun’s Big Pot of Gold © 2014 Heather Johnson
Cover of St Patrick’s Day (Bright Baby Touch and Feel) © 2014 Heather Johnson
Inside Pages of St Patrick’s Day (Bright Baby Touch and Feel) © 2014 Heather Johnson
Cover of St. Patrick’s Day Countdown © 2014 Heather Johnson
Inside Pages of St. Patrick’s Day Countdown © 2014 Heather Johnson
