Ever wondered why leprechauns hide their pot of gold at the end of rainbows? The answer is revealed in this delightful and magical tale from the New York Times bestselling team Katherine Tegen and Sally Anne Lambert

In a faraway village lives a talented little shoemaker--who also happens to be a leprechaun. He keeps the gold that he earns from making shoes hidden away in his home, where he thinks it will be safe.

But one day a greedy man named Tim spies the leprechaun's pot of gold and tries to steal it How can the little leprechaun outsmart Tim and make sure his pot of gold will be safe forever?

In this original tale, Katherine Tegen has captured the magic of the wily leprechaun, while Sally Anne Lambert's glowing illustrations bring him to life.

Author: Katherine Tegen
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 01/25/2011
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.88h x 8.95w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780061430862
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 142970 / Story of the Leprechaun


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2011 pg. 114
School Library Journal 02/01/2011 pg. 91
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 333 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Lambert, Sally Anne: -

Sally Anne Lambert has illustrated a number of children's books, including The Story of the Easter Bunny and The Story of the Leprechaun by Katherine Tegen; Gator Gumbo: A Spicy-Hot Tale by Candace Fleming; and Barkus, Sly and the Golden Egg by Angela McAllister. Ms. Lambert lives in Liverpool, England. You can visit her online at www.sallyannelambert.com.

Tegen, Katherine: -

Katherine Tegen has been writing stories since she was ten years old. She has always loved celebrating holidays and anything to do with magic. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Story of the Easter Bunny, illustrated by Sally Anne Lambert and praised by School Library Journal: This visually splendid story with folktale rhythms makes a good choice for holiday sharing. She lives in New York City.