Top’ of the month to you! It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, a magical time of the year when leprechauns are chasing pots of gold over the rainbow and wow us with their magic!
We’re seeing green this month at Storybox Tales as we read funny tales of their mischievous acts!
While these elusive fellows might not be the center or reason for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, they are certainly a front and center icon for this holiday. Kids delight in the little impish creatures and their antics. These colorful St Patricks Day books for kids will not only make for some wonderful quality time with your child, but they will also teach them a bit of Irish history and stimulate their imagination.
St. Patrick’s Day by Anne Rockwell
“On March 17, we all wear something green. That’s because it’s St. Patrick’s Day. And St. Patrick’s Day comes just before spring. The sprouts that come in spring are green. That day, we are all a little bit Irish.” Join Mrs. Madoff’s class and learn about Irish traditions and St. Patrick! Pre-school and early elementary students are sure to enjoy this festive book that features diverse characters and appealing illustrations.
The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing
In this silly rollicking rhyming story, a brother and sister attempt to stay up late and catch a leprechaun. Your children will be enthralled with the rhymes, silliness, and hidden leprechauns on each page.
The Leprechaun Trap: A Family Tradition For Saint Patrick’s Day by David Clinch
What better way to spark imagination and play than with the story of a mischievous leprechaun who visits a small family every St. Patrick’s Day? In this story, a stuffed leprechaun comes to life while the house is asleep. His antics begin March 1st and continue through St. Patrick’s Day. Every year, the children in the story go to great lengths to trap this naughty visitor. They build elaborate traps and snares in an attempt to get him and his lucky gold. Yet, every year he has continued to elude them…until now. A delightful family tradition in the spirit of Elf on a Shelf, The Leprechaun Trap brings alive the magic of the season, reminding readers that they are never too young or too old to use their imaginations and bring their favorite characters to life.
This fun-filled book about adventure and an extraordinary friendship between Finny the Goat and Farmer Seamus is sure to delight your young reader. Children will enjoy the colorful illustrations that highlight the lush landscapes of the Irish countryside and finding the hidden fairies throughout the book. Plus, any story that touches on the importance of books is sure to be solid gold.
Ten Lucky Leprechauns by Kathryn Heling
Count the leprechauns and see if you can spot the pot of gold! Repetitive text and playful illustrations make this adventurous tale fun to read aloud to your little one. Children will beg for you to share this magical St. Patrick’s Day story with them over and over again.
Dr. Seuss celebrates his birthday in March and we know that means his famous cat has some rhyming fun in store for us. What better way to celebrate than to read his books, use our imaginations and be silly! Read Across America is one of my favorite reading celebrations. It’s entertaining and creative and a little wacky. I encourage you to read every day – and let children see you reading. Whether it’s a novel, newspaper, magazine, or manual, if you set a good example, kids will learn that reading is important. “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child,” as Dr. Seuss said.
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? – Dr. Seuss
This adorable Seuss book teaches children sounds and noises while never letting them know that they are learning. For me the genius of Dr. Seuss is that he ignites a lifelong passion and a love for reading in children in such a magically effortless manner. This particular title is ideal for beginner readers and will start them on their journey of discovery through all the other much loved Dr. Seuss tales.
There’s a Wocket In My Pocket – Dr. Seuss
There’s a Wocket In My Pocket contains strangely named creatures that rhyme with the name of household objects. There’s a Zelf on a shelf, a Jertain in the curtain and a Nooth Grush on your toothbrush. Not to mention, a Tellar, Nellar, Gellar and Dellar. All of which happen to reside in – you guessed it! – the cellar. Classic Dr. Seuss sure to bring on the laughter and lots of rhyming practice!
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