The Leprechaun’s Gold
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The Leprechaun's Gold is based on a classic Irish folktale, this is the perfect picture book to share on St. Patrick’s Day.
The Leprechaun’s Gold
Based on a classic Irish folktale, this is the perfect picture book to share on St. Patrick’s Day.
In this classic Irish legend, two harpists—merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom—set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better musician, he schemes to be the winner—but he doesn’t reckon with the clever trickery of a mischievous little leprechaun.
Celebrated picture book creators Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have imagined a joyful and fanciful tale with a priceless lesson.
About the Author & Illustrator:
Pamela Duncan Edwards is the author of numerous popular picture books, including Livingstone Mouse; Roar! A Noisy Counting Book; Some Smug Slug; The Worrywarts; Clara Caterpillar; Wake-Up Kisses; Rosie’s Roses; The Leprechaun’s Gold; and Gigi and Lulu’s Gigantic Fight, all illustrated by Henry Cole; as well as Dear Tooth Fairy, illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick; McGillycuddy Could!, illustrated by Sue Porter; and The Neat Line, illustrated by Diana Cain Bluthenthal. She lives in Virginia.
Henry Cole was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children’s books. He has worked on nearly one hundred and fifty books for children, including Unspoken, Big Bug, A Nest for Celeste, Jack’s Garden, and On Meadowview Street. Henry loves being outside, where he can sketch and write. His favorite sound is the first robin song of the spring. You can visit him online at www.henrycole.net.
A Few Reviews:
“Darling darling book!! I always love to have a few holiday books out on display for my children each month. We had no St. Patrick’s Day books yet so I ordered this one and I’m so glad I did. Such a great book for reading out loud. Just the perfect length! Long enough that you can really get into the story but still a picture book. Great for story time or bedtime. Reads so smooth, and fun to add an Irish accent while reading it.” —Amazon Reviewer Amy
“The lyrical phrasing in this story makes it a great read aloud, The illustrations are charming and help tell the tale. I have read a lot of leprechaun stories and this is fresh and different. It contains all the elements of a memorable story and has a very satisfying ending. I have read it about a zillion times now to my three-year-old grandaughter and she still requests it. This is now an important volume in my St. Patrick’s Day collection.” —Amazon Reviewer
From the back cover:
In this classic Irish legend, two harpists — merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom — set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better musician, he schemes to be the winner — but he doesn′t reckon with the clever trickery of a mischievous little leprechaun.
Noted picture book creators Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have imagined a joyful and fanciful tale with a priceless lesson.
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