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How to Catch a Leprechaun by [Adam Wallace, Andy Elkerton]

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How to Catch a Leprechaun Kindle Edition

by Adam Wallace (Author), Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

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The #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller perfect for St. Patrick's Day and beyond!

You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap with shamrocks, pots of gold, and rainbows galore! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition with this fun and lively children's picture book and get inspired to build leprechaun traps of your own at home or in the classroom! Laugh along in this zany story for kids that blends STEAM concepts with hilarious rhymes and vibrant illustrations!

How to catch a leprechaun?

It's tougher than you think!

He'll turn your whole house upside down.

He's quicker than a wink!

Also in the How to Catch Series:

How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch the Easter Bunny
How to Catch an Elf
How to Catch a Monster
How to Catch a Turkey
and more!

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3 - 6 years, from customers
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32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Kindergarten - 6
Lexile measure

AD500L
Publisher

Sourcebooks Wonderland
Publication date

February 2, 2016
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978-1492632917
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Editorial Reviews

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K-Gr 2—The best-selling creators of the holiday classic How To Catch an Elf are back with another adorable book to enthrall children and families. Perfect for Saint Patrick's Day or just general laughs, it will inspire children to get creative and build the best "leprechaun traps" they can invent. A leprechaun taunts listeners, saying that the traps set out by other children aren't clever enough to catch him or his pot of gold. Since the leprechaun can't be caught, he wreaks havoc on the house, dyes the toilets green, and commits other mischievous pranks. Narrated with British joviality by Qarie Marshall, this hilarious telling of the naughty leprechaun who can't be caught will enchant children. Marshall uses inflections, twinkling laughter, and deviously delightful snickering to provide an enjoyable listen. Also included are a page-turn track and special effect noises. VERDICT A story the whole family can share.—Erin Cataldi, Johnson County Public Library, Franklin, IN --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

About the Author

Adam Wallace is a children's writer and cartoonist living in Australia. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and The Holiday Heroes Save Christmas. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08FRPW1F2
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Wonderland (February 2, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4926 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #260,590 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #42 in Children's St. Patrick's Day Books
- #75 in Children's Non-religious Books
- #420 in Children's Non-religious Holiday Books

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Andy Elkerton
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Andy began his career in illustration in 2003, after spending fifteen years working as a graphic designer in the computer games industry.
Since then he has worked for a long list of clients in the fields of Picture Books, Magazines, Toy Design, Character Design, and Advertising.
He has illustrated several New York Times, USA Today, and Barnes and Noble bestselling titles, and can't think of a better job to have than being paid to doodle stuff all day long!
He lives in a small village on the West coast of Scotland with his wife and three children.
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Adam Wallace
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I am a New York Times, Amazon and USA Today Bestselling author who loves writing stories that make children laugh and get excited about reading and drawing and writing . I also love taking naps and listening to music. Not at the same time.
I have over 80 books published and out in the world, and love each one as if it were my child ... except if that child is like really naughty and always breaks my favourite things and writes bad words on the walls of our house.
None of my books are like that.
From How to Catch books to How to Draw books. From gross books to action and adventure books. From inspirational to just plain funny, there's something here for kids of all reading abilities, and all ranges of interests.
Check them out, and always feel free to get in touch at wally@adam-wallace-books.com
I would love to connect and hear your thoughts, on my books, writing, or anything else you feel like chatting about!
I personally answer each and every email ... I have to. My assistant is really slack.
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Jessica S.

Fun book for St. Patrick's Day

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017

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Fun book for St. Patrick's Day - see video where I read book with my 2 year old if you want the whole story :)

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Thomas Patrick Walsh

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020

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My kid came home from preschool worried that leprechauns pinch. So, we got a book called “How to Catch a Leprechaun,” which ended up telling her that leprechauns are uncatchable prank monsters who will put her shoes in the sink and paint her toilet green. There’s not even a fun “Maybe YOU’LL be the one to catch me,” button at the end, just the ominous threat of “No one’s ever made a trap that can catch me! See you next year!” Unsettling and unsatisfying.

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Lola's Mommy

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018

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I bought this to help teach my 2-year-old about St. Patrick’s Day. I was expecting a good book because of all the great reviews, but I was still pleasantly surprised by how much she loves it & how much I love reading it to her. The story is very well thought out and the pictures have amazing detail. The book itself is also very high quality with thick, color rich pages and a sturdy hardcover. It’s probably the best holiday themed book I’ve come acrossed with the exception of The Night Before Christmas.

30 people found this helpful

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S Reichelt

My girls love St. Patrick's Day and setting traps to catch ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017

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My girls love St. Patrick's Day and setting traps to catch leprechauns. This is perfect for entertaining their love of his mischief, and the illustrations are fun and colorful.

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Peach shopper

I loved reading this to my students

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018

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I loved reading this to my students. St. Patrick's Day is always a fun day. They anxiously await a visit from the naughty leprechaun. After reading this book, I gave my kiddos a baggie with Lucky Charms. It was their magical food they need to catch the leprechaun.

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Bonnie S.

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020

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For some reason my one year old is obsessed with this book. Nice sturdy cover but regular pages (non board book) so I help him turn the pages. He loves seeing all the mischief the leprechaun gets into and points out where the leprechaun is on each pages.

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Beatrice Tower

very pleased with this book and I'm pretty picky about kid ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018

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Very, very pleased with this book and I'm pretty picky about kid lit.. Nice quality painted illustrations that fill the entire page. Good rhymes. A quality paperback with strong paper. The plot lends itself well to the children building a leprechaun trap after they've been read the story. According to the book, a four leaf clover is necessary to be successful. We've purchased gold coins and leprechaun footprints and a larger stuffed leprechaun to surprise our four year old granddaughter and her classmates.

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Meredith Hennessy

Three Year Old Loved It!

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021

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I purchased this book for my three year old son. He loved it! We have a few of the other books from the "How to Catch.." series and they've always been a hit. The rhymes were clever and funny, illustrations were creative and comical, and he loved seeing a little redheaded leprechaun running around (he's also a redhead)! It was definitely some inspiration for him and now he's on a mission to catch a leprechaun!

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Alison D

Slow delivery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2021

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Delivery was very slow but lovely book!

Rachel Cairns

Bought this book and it's beautiful but unfortunately for a younger child than I needed ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2016

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Bought this book and it's beautiful but unfortunately for a younger child than I needed it for. Wish amazon would advise as to appropriate ages for children's books (unless I've missed it somewhere!)

Beatriz

Un gran cuento para los más pequeños

Reviewed in Spain on November 23, 2019

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Soy maestra de inglés en educación infantil, y me encanta leerles este cuento para trabajar la festividad de St. Patrick! Les encanta buscarle a lo largo del cuento, y ver que rastros a ido dejando, para ver si luego aparece por nuestra clase! Sin duda, lo recomiendo.

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Danielle

Book is smaller than expected but quality is great!

Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2022

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Thought the book itself was going to be larger, but the quality of the book was great and the story is soooo cute! My 4 year old daughter loves this so much! I would definitely recommend!

Deb

Fun book

Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2022

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Fun story for kids to enjoy.

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