Spring is coming, the weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining and the birds are singing! But, before the first day of spring, we still have one final holiday to look forward to: St. Patrick’s Day! Pick some from our list of the Best St. Patrick’s Day Board Books and read them to your babies and toddlers.
Learning new and fun words on St.Patrick’s Day
Even if you’re not a native Irishman, babies and toddlers can have fun and learn lots of new and unfamiliar words when they listen to mum or the day reading St. Patrick’s Day board books. this will probably be your first encounter with words like:
You are reading: St patrick’s day board books
- elf
- limerick
- clover
- mischief
- clover
- mischievous
sit back and enjoy the time! and be sure to explain each and every new word your child encounters. try to associate with an image inside the book, so they will remember the meaning much easier and faster.
the best st patrick’s day board books to read aloud
As with our other board book recommendations, our selection for children under 2 is based on one (or more, if we’re lucky) things:
- short books with few pages as young children have a short attention span
- thick and durable books to withstand rough young children
- books with cute illustrations and vivid
- textured books or finger puppets for an additional sensory experience while reading
first p. of the baby. patrick’s day
from a st patrick’s day parade, a lucky shamrock and a funny leprechaun to st patrick’s day costumes, an irish dance outfit and a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, the first saint’s day patrick’s baby presents all the familiar favorites associated with ireland’s biggest and brightest celebration.
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bright forms: happy st. patrick’s day
happy street. Patrick’s Day is a child’s introduction to the fairy people of Irish legend, with sweet illustrations, playful rhymes, and sparkly foil shamrocks running through every scene. Learn all about the mysterious leprechauns: how they dress, the work they do, their peculiar behavior, and their pots of gold! and find out what happens if you find one. . . It will be the luckiest day of your life!
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you’re my little lucky charm
Four-leaf clovers and adorable leprechauns are on the run in You’re My Little Lucky Charm, a rhyming story about the magic and fun of St. patrick’s day celebrating the special bond between a father and son. Each sheet of this board book features a sweet, rhyming proclamation along with a textured object that jumps off the page, bringing the story to life for little hands and growing minds.
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elmo’s lucky day
is street. patrick’s day, and elmo wants everyone in sesame street to celebrate. there’s a delicious meal of corned beef and cabbage, some Irish step dancing, a fun Christmas parade, and even a leprechaun hunt. boys and girls ages 2-5 will enjoy this introduction to st. patrick’s day starring your favorite sesame street characters including elmo, grover, cookie monster, julia, abby and big bird.
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the little pixie
itsy bitsy pixie is ready for a st. patrick’s day adventure as he searches for a lucky four leaf clover. Little ones will love this magical twist on the classic nursery rhyme “the itsy bitsy spider!”
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happy street. patrick’s day, curious george
george loves celebrations and st. Patrick’s Day means lots of music, dancing, and festive fun! she dresses in her festive best, looks for leprechauns and learns some Irish dancing steps. But can George make it to the parade without causing any trouble? see if your lucky four leaf clover will pass. . . The fun tabbed pages are perfect for little fingers, and the cheerful poems are a fun celebration of reading aloud!
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lucky little elf
Not all leprechauns are lucky! follows the story of the leprechaun as he encounters endless setbacks and misfortunes on his journey to the end of the rainbow. But even a bit of bad luck won’t stop him from getting to what he treasures most: his friends. This story features a soft plush finger puppet toy elf built into the book, providing tactile and verbal learning opportunities.
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elf rainbow
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Quick, follow that leprechaun to discover all the colors of the rainbow! This shaped board book complete with handle is perfect for little hands and bright minds at St. Patrick’s Day or all year long.
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the leprechaun’s great pot of gold
What good is a pot of gold if you can’t remember where you buried it? that is the precise question on the mind of this frustrated little goblin, whose mood couldn’t be more somber as a result. he follows rainbows in vain every evening and plays sad songs alone at his country house at night. But in the midst of his frantic searches for his pot of gold, he comes across a big, fluffy dog he calls Goldie and then a beautiful cat, Rainbow. what he discovers along the way is something far more precious than gold: true friendship, what he really has been searching for all along.
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st. patrick’s day countdown
feature the forest friends in this glittery board book! Five bright green holographic clover tabs and fun rhyming text make this a St. patrick’s day gift!
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don’t miss it!
what else can you do with little kids for st. patrick’s day?
you can play with rainbows with all your senses! We’ve got lots of rainbow sensory play ideas for you!
Make and decorate your windows with clover suncatchers made from recycled materials!
Get our free St. Patrick’s Day printable pack and enjoy learning in a fun and engaging way!
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