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Publication
HarperCollins (2011), 40 pages. Purchased in 2017. $12.99.
Description
A clever leprechaun who has amassed a pot of gold by making beautiful shoes for people decides to hide his money at the end of a rainbow, knowing that no one will find it there.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 8.5 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member jenvid
This is the story that explains why the leprechaun hides his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I would use this book for language arts. When discussing folktales and legends, I would use this book and connect it with other stories about the Leprechaun. Students will draw a Venn diagram showing
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LibraryThing member kmjanek
Highly Recommended
The book starts with a fun author’s note. Children will want that information before reading the story. We’re introduced to the Leprechaun, who is a shoemaker. He makes shoes for humans and faries. The Leprechaun does not spend much of the money he earns and puts it all in a
The illustrations flow very nicely with the words. The drawings are light and whimsical, with hints of Ireland and magic. The village map on the endpapers is interesting to look at after reading the story. Younger children will enjoy this book. It will complement other St. Patrick’s Day books. It is a good read out-loud. It would work for Accelerated Reader quizzes. It would serve as a good introductory book to fantasy. I also think that the author and illustrator captured a way to teach about greed that is understandable to small children. It’s a great addition to a public or school library picture book collection.
The book starts with a fun author’s note. Children will want that information before reading the story. We’re introduced to the Leprechaun, who is a shoemaker. He makes shoes for humans and faries. The Leprechaun does not spend much of the money he earns and puts it all in a
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pot in his house. Unfortunately, one day a human named Tim sees the money and starts thinking of ways to steal the pot of gold. Tim also want to capture the Leprechaun so that he could have three wishes. As Tim plots, the Leprechaun is aware of his greediness and comes up with a way to hide his gold. He captured the Leprechaun and cheated with his wishes. The Leprechaun finds a way to trick Tim and to this day the gold is still hidden.The illustrations flow very nicely with the words. The drawings are light and whimsical, with hints of Ireland and magic. The village map on the endpapers is interesting to look at after reading the story. Younger children will enjoy this book. It will complement other St. Patrick’s Day books. It is a good read out-loud. It would work for Accelerated Reader quizzes. It would serve as a good introductory book to fantasy. I also think that the author and illustrator captured a way to teach about greed that is understandable to small children. It’s a great addition to a public or school library picture book collection.
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Pages
40