Patrick: Patron Saint Of Ireland
By Tomie dePaola, illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Details: A historic story of Patrick from the famous children’s author Tomie dePaola.
St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning
By Eve Bunting, illustrated by Jan Brett
Details: A traditional story about a young boy named Jamie who looks for a way to prove that he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick’s Day parade.
St. Patrick’s Day
By Gail Gibbons
Details: Child-friendly information about how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated, from green decorations to shamrocks. People celebrate through cards, sharing meals, and wearing green to honor Ireland, and celebrate parades. This book wins for the most child-friendly informational text and there are lots of facts!
St. Patrick’s Day Countdown
By Salina Yoon, illustrated by Salina Yoon
Details: Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day with this shamrock-shaped board book for tiny fingers. My favorite book for 2 and 3-year-olds. There are bright colors and fun illustrations.
The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever!
By Teddy Slater, illustrated by Ethan Long
Details: A new St. Patrick’s Day book to share with the family. Read about The Leprechaun family as they dance, sing, and march in a fun St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!
By Lucille Colandro, illustrated by Jared D. Lee
Details: This is a favorite in this popular series. The old lady returned for St. Patrick’s Day. Follow this fun tale full of her swallowing items to make a perfect rainbow to hide a pot of gold.
It’s St. Patrick’s Day
By Rebecca Gómez, illustrated by Mary Morgan
Details: Rhyming text throughout this tale of two children as they celebrate the Irish holiday.
All of these books can be found at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon, the local library, and Scholastic.com. I have slowly added these picture books to my holiday collection to read with my little one. I hope you enjoy these toddler-approved picture books and May “The Luck of the Irish” be with you and your little ones!
