Lucky O'Leprechaun                             published by Pelican

    On St. Patrick's Day, Meg and Sean O'Sullivan enlist the aid of their three doting grandaunties, Kathleen, Bridget, and Moira to catch Lucky O'Leprechaun who has lived in the garden since he came to America in Moira's suitcase many years ago.  Lucky is very tricky, so they build a leprechaun trap with step-dancing shoes, Irish bread and tea, and a gold coin.  How can he resist?  The story begins:

     Some people say you can't catch a leprechaun nowadays.  Well,

   you can--but you've got to be smart about it.  Those tricky little

   creatures will try to befuddle your eyes, twirl your thoughts, and

   outwit your plans every time.     

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 Children's Literature:  The charm of this story owes much to the three doting aunts, while the language of the tale captures the Irish lilt and mannerisms.  The book's illustrations are in intense, contrasting colors and express the emotions and quirks of all the characters including the ornery leprechaun.  School Library Journal:  An entertaining addition to the holiday shelves.  The clever "little manny" is hiding in some of the pictures -- peeping through windows, crouching in bushes --making the hunt and capture even more fun. Children's Book Review: The bright, colorful illustrations express the mischief of the leprechaun and those who manage to capture him.  The Midwest Book Review: Lucky O'Leprechaun is a beautifully illustrated, bright and lively tale.