“How To Catch A Leprechaun” is a children’s book written by
Adam Wallace. It tells the story of a leprechaun who visits a house that has
leprechaun traps, which is a huge part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, particularly
in the United States.
The book was published in 2016 by Sourcebook and illustrated
by Andy Elketon. The illustrations of the book were very well done. They really
showcased exactly what was happening in the book and gave a good visual. They
also matched the overall tone of the book, which is fun and lighthearted. While
some books are known for their elaborated illustrations, this book did not, and
the illustrations there were did not take away from what was happening in the
rest of the book.
The book is written in rhyme form, but breaks this a little bit
towards the end. This added to the fun of the book. It is written in a way
where the rhyming does not break the grammar of the sentences and it makes
sense, even to children. Readers can imagine a leprechaun talking exactly how
the book is written.
This book can inspire creative thinking and engineering in
children. It gets children thinking about what they can do to catch a leprechaun.
This kind of project can help children learn new skills, from researching what
leprechauns enjoy and building things to problem solving, research, and cultural
awareness.
Overall, this is a great book for children for St. Patrick’s
Day. It can inspire them to try to solve a problem of catching a leprechaun and
learn a variety of skills in the process. This book is in a series of books
about catching creatures, so if your child likes this book, they may be
interested in reading other books in the series and trying their hand at
catching other beings.
Rating: 9/10 Shamrocks
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