7 St. Patrick's Day Read Aloud Books
From leprechauns to the history of St. Patrick himself, these books make perfect St. Patrick’s Day read alouds for your classroom or home. This post contains affiliate links.
Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato: An Irish Folktale by Tomie dePaola You can’t wrong with Tomie dePaola, and this charming tale is no exception!
That's What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting This magical tale is lighthearted and fun.
St. Patrick’s Day by Gail Gibbons This author is always great for non-fiction, but you’ll want to pre-read this one, as there are some religious aspects you may wish to skip, depending on your school setting.
St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting A sweet tale of determination with nostalgic illustrations by the wonderful Jan Brett.
Fiona’s Luck by Teresa Bateman An enchanting book that’s not specific to St. Patrick’s Day, but full of Irish charm.
Maisie McGillicuddy's Sheep Got Muddy by Kelly Grettler This beautiful book feels like a trip through Ireland.
Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk by Gerald McDermott This one has some similarities to Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato– if you decided to read both, they would be great for comparing and contrasting!
Lucky to Be Me Craft & Bulletin Board
This simple craft is the perfect pairing with any of the books above!
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day, teacher-friends!
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