Lucky O'Leprechaun Comes to America

                          published by Pelican

      During a great wave of Irish immigration, Lucky O'Leprechaun becomes an       accidental immigrant when he, like all leprechauns, can't help following his nose to hidden gold.  Uncle Patrick O'Brien has hidden the treasure of Brian Boru, ancient High King of Ireland, in the suitcases of his O'Sullivan nieces, Kathleen, Bridget, and bossy baby Moira.  The story begins:

     Leprechauns like it just fine in Ireland, the land where they were born. So, how did the leprechauns in America get here? Most of them arrived the same way as that rogue Lucky O'Leprechaun.

 

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 Childrenslit.com:  The Irish dialect and vivid watercolor illustrations integrated throughout the story add richness to this charming tale.  School Library Journal:  Children will enjoy the humor in the story.  A gentle introduction to American immigration.  Today's Librarian:  With a touch of Irish brogue, a brush of legend and a dab of Gaelic, Dillon delivers an emerald of a children's tale.  The text's gentle Irish cadence is tailor-made for storytime.  Children's Book Council:  This story gently explains the immigration process through the lively adventures of Lucky O'Leprechaun.