Fin M'Coul, the Giant of Knockmany Hill

Fin M'Coul, the Giant of Knockmany Hill
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2013-06-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1480411310

An ALA Notable Children’s Book Fin’s wife saves him from the most feared giant in Ireland. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration by the author.

Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka

Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2002-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101653477

When Jamie O'Rourke's wife leaves him alone for a week, it's up to Jamie to do the housework. But Jamie isn't just the laziest man in Ireland, he's also the messiest! When a magical pooka arrives unexpectedly and starts to do the dishes and sweep the house, Jamie thinks that maybe he's the luckiest man in Ireland as well. But will Jamie's good fortune-and his pooka's housekeeping-last? Young readers will be giggling through Tomie dePaola's delightfully funny sequel to Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato. "DePaola's jaunty storytelling pace and his snappy Irish phrases give this tale extra sparkle." Publishers Weekly, starred review

Clever Tom and the Leprechaun

Clever Tom and the Leprechaun
Author: Linda Shute
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1990-01-01
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780590431705

Clever Tom Fitzpatrick thinks his fortune is made when he captures a leprechaun and forces him to reveal the hiding place of his gold, but the leprechaun is clever too.

The Art Lesson

The Art Lesson
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2001-12-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698115724

Tommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of "rules", he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the "rules" makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality. Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that The Art Lesson is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons!

Finn Maccool and the Giant's Causeway

Finn Maccool and the Giant's Causeway
Author: Charlotte Guillain
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1410966992

This book tells the story of Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway, a traditional Irish folk tale. In it, the giant Finn MacCool learns the importance of thinking before acting, and that very often brains can beat brute strength!

The Legend of Old Befana

The Legend of Old Befana
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481477641

In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child. Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. “Cranky old lady,” the children say. “She is always sweeping!” Sweep, sweep, sweep. But when a brilliant star glows in the eastern sky one night, and Old Befana encounters the glorious procession of three kings on their way to Bethlehem, her world will never be the same.

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997-01-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101653450

A hilarious read-aloud inspired by Irish folklore that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring colorful artwork in Tomie dePaola’s signature style. Jamie O'Rourke is the laziest man in all of Ireland, far too lazy to help his wife on their farm. Then, after a chance encounter with a leprechaun, Jamie finds himself growing the biggest potato in the world. But what will happen when the potato grows too large for Jamie and the villagers to handle?

Fiona's Luck

Fiona's Luck
Author: Teresa Bateman
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2009-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1570916438

An original folktale full of wit, magic, and leprechauns, that is sure to delight for St. Patrick’s Day as well as all year round. The luck of the Irish has waned after the greedy Leprechaun King has taken all the good fortune in Ireland and locked it away. It is up to one cunning girl, Fiona to come up with a plan to get the luck and good tidings back from the leprechauns to help the people of Ireland. Through clever charades, Fiona uses her wit to outsmart the powerful Leprechaun King and restore luck to the Emerald Isle. Luminous and enchanting illustrations add to the wonder of this original folktale, that is sure to charm readers young and old who are looking for a bit of magic to spark their story time.