How to Trap a Leprechaun (Magical Creatures and Crafts)

I am a little obsessed with holiday theme books, I get new ones each year. My oldest is 3.5 this St Patrick’s day and old enough to want to build a leprechaun trap so I thought this would be perfect, and it was! Very cute, easy to read. It also comes with instructions for building a trap.

My kids loved reading this book. They were so excited to make their own leprechaun trap after reading it. The illustrations are beautiful, fun, and tell the story on their own. Definitely a fun holiday read with the kids.

This book is so fun and beautifully illustrated and written. Great for my kids ages 2, 4, 5 (almost 6), and 7.

Bright colors, flowing rhymes, diverse characters, inspires children to be creative… this book has it all! It is one of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day books currently available. The simple plot focuses on a group of children with different skin tones who come together to trap a leprechaun. Despite their best efforts, the leprechaun escapes, but all is not lost. He leaves a tiny note that challenges the kids to try again next year. The back of the book includes a note to parents with tips on how to build a trap with your child. There is also a little background information on leprechauns to inform children of these mischievous creatures. My son could not wait to design his own leprechaun trap after reading this book. I give five stars to any book that makes children want to explore and create.

Me and my 5 year old fell in love with this book. It’s well written and illustrated. We read it every night leading up to St. Paddy‘s day. This book is a great diverse book for anyone who is not Irish.

THEE CUTEST ST. PATRICKS DAY BOOK OUT THERE! This year I bought this book for my girls & we made our very own trap using rye instructions in the back!

The story is fun, with bright illustrations and catchy rhymes! The craft idea is cute and sounds like a lot of fun to do with a small group of kids!

"How to Trap a Leprechaun is a cute tale explaining how to catch the little Irish Elves. However, I felt it would have been more engaging for children if the author had included a bit more information on Leprechuans and St. Patrick's Day. Simple questions at the end would be another suggestion. In my view, the book was somewhat difficult to read because of small print. But, I thought the illustrations were cute and the tiny note from the Leprechaun was entertaining and endearing.Review by children's author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne