Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

Author: Gerald McDermott

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 2004-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780606300575

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When the evil McGoons trick Tim O'Toole out of his fortune, he teams up with his benefactors, the Little People, to regain his treasure. McDermott's illustrated books (including Caldecott winner Arrow to the Sun) and animated films have earned him international recognition. Full-color illustrations throughout.


Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka

Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2002-01-14

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1101653477

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When Jamie O'Rourke's wife leaves him alone for a week, it's up to Jamie to do the housework. But Jamie isn't just the laziest man in Ireland, he's also the messiest! When a magical pooka arrives unexpectedly and starts to do the dishes and sweep the house, Jamie thinks that maybe he's the luckiest man in Ireland as well. But will Jamie's good fortune-and his pooka's housekeeping-last? Young readers will be giggling through Tomie dePaola's delightfully funny sequel to Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato. "DePaola's jaunty storytelling pace and his snappy Irish phrases give this tale extra sparkle." Publishers Weekly, starred review


The Story of the Leprechaun

The Story of the Leprechaun

Author: Katherine Tegen

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2011-01-25

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0061430862

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In a faraway village lives a talented little shoemaker—who also happens to be a leprechaun. He keeps the gold that he earns from making shoes hidden away in his home, where he thinks it will be safe. But one day a greedy man named Tim spies the leprechaun's pot of gold and tries to steal it! How can the little leprechaun outsmart Tim and make sure his pot of gold will be safe forever? In this original tale, Katherine Tegen has captured the magic of the wily leprechaun, while Sally Anne Lambert's glowing illustrations bring him to life.


O'Sullivan Stew

O'Sullivan Stew

Author: Hudson Talbott

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001-01-15

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 0698118898

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Someone has stolen the witch of Crookhaven's horse, and there will be no peace in the village until it is returned. So bold, brassy Kate O'Sullivan takes matters into her own hands. But instead of saving the day, she manages to land herself--and her family--in trouble with the king. So Kate sets out to save their hides the only way she knows how--with a good story. Filled with imagination, wit, and a healthy helping of good old-fashioned Irish blarney, this is a hilarious tale that will keep readers coming back for more.


Fiona's Luck

Fiona's Luck

Author: Teresa Bateman

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2009-02-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1570916438

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An original folktale full of wit, magic, and leprechauns, that is sure to delight for St. Patrick’s Day as well as all year round. The luck of the Irish has waned after the greedy Leprechaun King has taken all the good fortune in Ireland and locked it away. It is up to one cunning girl, Fiona to come up with a plan to get the luck and good tidings back from the leprechauns to help the people of Ireland. Through clever charades, Fiona uses her wit to outsmart the powerful Leprechaun King and restore luck to the Emerald Isle. Luminous and enchanting illustrations add to the wonder of this original folktale, that is sure to charm readers young and old who are looking for a bit of magic to spark their story time.


Too Many Fairies

Too Many Fairies

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Publisher: Marshall Cavendish

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780761456049

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An old woman complains about all the housework she has to do, but when some fairies come to help her she finds that they are more trouble than they are worth.


Daughter of Earth

Daughter of Earth

Author: Gerald McDermott

Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780385292948

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When Pluto wrongly takes Proserpina to be his bride in the Underworld, Ceres, mother of Proserpina and goddess of the Earth, withdraws into a cave to mourn and refuses to permit crops to grow.


The Leprechaun's Gold

The Leprechaun's Gold

Author: Pamela Duncan Edwards

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2006-01-24

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0064438783

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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.


A Fine St. Patrick's Day

A Fine St. Patrick's Day

Author: Susan Wojciechowski

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2008-10-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0385736401

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WELCOME TO THE rival towns of Tralee and Tralah, where the annual St. Patrick’s Day decorating contest is under way. Every year, Tralah defeats Tralee. This year, though, little Fiona Riley has a wonderful idea that will help Tralee win the contest for sure. But neither town has counted on a stranger arriving—a funny little man with pointed ears and boots trimmed with bells—who will turn the contest upside down!


Clever Tom and the Leprechaun

Clever Tom and the Leprechaun

Author: Linda Shute

Publisher:

Published: 1990-01-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780590431705

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Clever Tom Fitzpatrick thinks his fortune is made when he captures a leprechaun and forces him to reveal the hiding place of his gold, but the leprechaun is clever too.