About This Book

The three leprechauns Ari, Boo, and Col have a job to do. They must race to where they've buried the pot of gold and dig it up before the rainbow comes.

The clouds are already gathering, so there'll be no time for mischief along the way. But Mrs. Ballybunion's cow, Miss Maud Murphy's hen, and Old Jamie soon find out that the three clever fellows can't resist having a little fun on the road to Paddywhackers Bog. For, in addition to putting a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, mischief is what leprechauns do!

Delightful illustrations from a Caldecott medalist and a playful text written in a lilting Irish style make this a perfect story for St. Patrick's Day or any other time of year. Includes an author's note about leprechauns and rainbows.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Eve Bunting

The author of more than 100 books for young readers, Eve Bunting was born in the small village of Maghera in Northern Ireland. Her numerous awards and honors include the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers, the PEN Los Angeles Center Literary Award for Special Achievement in Children's Literature, and the Edgar, given by the Mystery Writers of America.

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Emily Arnold McCully

An artist, actress, historian, and author, Emily Arnold McCully has learned to work from inside. After an editor spotted her artwork, she began illustrating and later writing children's books.

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