Fun St. Patrick’s Day Read-Alouds
This page may contain affiliate links. Learn More.
You’re sure to enjoy the titles from this list of fun St. Patrick’s Day read-alouds!
How do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? I make the kids green oatmeal (using this plant-based food coloring) and my husband makes corned beef and cabbage for dinner!
St Patricks Day Read Aloud Books for Children
The other thing we ALWAYS do on St. Patrick’s Day is read Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato!
My husband loves trying out various accents and his Irish one is getting pretty solid. The kids and I think it is SO fun when dad reads the story with an Irish accent! I’ll post a clip of him on Instagram soon and you can decide for yourself if his accent is any good. Follow me there if you don’t already!
Featured Formats of St. Patrick’s Day Read Alouds
In case you’re viewing this and St. Patrick’s is say, tomorrow, today, or even yesterday, (I’ve been known to start a minor holiday’s festivities a day or two late when I want to make the magic happen but just didn’t have time to pull it off day-of!) I included YouTube links to read-aloud of these books.
Another bonus of  the YouTube link is that you can preview the books before purchasing them new or used. I also included the Amazon links: if you do opt to purchase any of the books, it supports the content I provide here on Mom Life Made Easy when you purchase through the links on this page!
Jamie O’Rourke & the Big Potato as told by Tommy dePaola
Folk tales are my all-time favorite types of stories, and this book is a huge part of what made me fall in love with folk tales many years ago!
When teaching my older kids about the importance of a great first sentence in their own writing, I often refer to this book that starts, “Jamie O’Rourke was the laziest man in all of Ireland.” What an introduction!
Do me a favor and try reading the dialogue in this book in your best Irish accent! If nothing else, you’ll all have a good laugh together and that’s quality time.
If you love this story, you’ll also enjoy its sequel, Jamie O’Rourke and the Pooka! (YouTube Version Here)
St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning by: Eve Bunting, illustrated by: Jan Brett
Another main character Jamie, but this young boy is definitely NOT the laziest in all of Ireland! Do you have an especially independent child in your family? This story is sure to make you smile!
The thing I love the most is how little Jamie is content to keep his success to himself.. there’s no “I told you so”s or bratty bragging scenes. Just a peaceful contentment that he did what everyone said he couldn’t!
Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie dePaolaÂ
I can’t let a holiday go by without exploring the historical roots of it. The beginning part of this book sticks to the generally accepted biography of St. Patrick, and the end gets into some of the legends about the legendary Saint Patrick. True or not, they’re just as interesting as his life story!
Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk by Gerald McDermott
This story is cute! I love the “wee folk” verbiage, and the story is both humorous and sweet! What happens when a man and his wife who “don’t have a penny or potato between them” are given leprechaun riches? You’ll have to read it and find out!
O’Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott
Told in a folk tale style, this story is humorous! There’s a giant, unfair taxes, and an adventure! What’s not to love?
Disclaimer: there is a (protagonist) village witch, so if that’s not cool with your family, steer clear of this one!
How to Catch a Leprechaun by
I have to admit I’m not a huge fan of this series overall, but according to folklore, leprechauns are something people do try to catch and I think this titles works well with the holiday because of that.
There are a couple forced rhymes, and I don’t know why they had to include a toilet, but I really like the creative play this inspired: obviously, we had to make leprechaun traps after listening to this!
You Might Also Enjoy:
- Capillary Action Rainbow STEM Activity for Kids
- Best Audiobooks for Kindergarteners
- How to Play Chess for Kids
Pin This For Later
