Synopses & Reviews
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'\"A good introduction to [Saint Patrick\'s Day\'s] wee fairy symbols. Caldecott-winner McCully\'s sprightly watercolors bring...story to life.\" KIRKUS'
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"Lively ink and watercolor illustrations energize the playful story."
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'\"A great read-aloud, this will strike a chord with children who...can\'t resist a little mischievous fun.\" BOOKLIST'
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"A good introduction to [Saint Patrick's Day's] wee fairy symbols. Caldecott-winner McCully's sprightly watercolors bring...story to life." KIRKUS Kirkus Reviews
"Bunting offers a kicky...outing here, bringing a dash of modern silliness to her twist on familiar lore." PW Publishers Weekly
"A great read-aloud, this will strike a chord with children who...can't resist a little mischievous fun." BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA
"Charming watercolors...A perfect choice for March story hours, this title can also be enjoyed all year long." SLJ School Library Journal
"Lively ink and watercolor illustrations energize the playful story." Horn Book Guide
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Bunting offers a kicky outing here, bringing a dash of modern silliness to her twist on familiar lore.
Publishers Weekly
Caldecott-winner McCullys sprightly watercolors bring [the] story to life.
Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
The three leprechauns Ari, Boo, and Col have a job to do. They must race to where theyve buried the pot of gold and dig it up before the rainbow comes. The clouds are already gathering, so therell be no time for mischief along the way.
But Mrs. Ballybunions cow, Miss Maud Murphys hen, and Old Jamie soon find out that the three clever fellows cant resist having a little fun on the road to Paddywhackers Bog. For, in addition to putting a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, mischief is what leprechauns do!
Delightful illustrations from a Caldecott medalist and a playful text written in a lilting Irish style make this a perfect story for St. Patricks Day or any other time of year. Includes an authors note about leprechauns and rainbows.
Synopsis
What do leprechauns do? They bury a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, of course. But as Mrs. Bally Bunions ox, Miss Maude Murphys hen, and Old Jamie soon find out, they cant resist having a little fun along the way. For, besides burying pots of gold, mischief is what leprechauns do!
From this amazing picture book duo comes a lively fun tale thats perfect for mischief makers of all ages!
About the Author
'Emily Arnold McCully, recipient of the 1993 Caldecott Medal, has illustrated more than a hundred books for children. She spends part of the year in New York City and part in Chatham, New York.Storytelling and the magic of words have always been important to Eve Bunting. She grew up in Northern Ireland, where storytelling is a tradition, and came to America as a young mother. Eve writes every day and her ideas come from what excites and interests her. She has the unique ability to address contemporary social issues, from homelessness to illiteracy, in a sensitive manner, and at the same time to explore the dynamics of family relationships. Eve Bunting is the author of more than 200 beloved books for young people, from preschoolers to teenagers. Among her many popular picture books for Clarion are THE WALL, FLY AWAY HOME, and TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE. Ms. Bunting lives in Pasadena, California.'