Ireland

Marvelous retelling of best-loved Irish folk tales – "The Children of Lir," "Fair, Brown and Trembling," "The Twelve Wild Geese," "Lusmore and the Fairies," "The Soul Cages," "Oisín in Tír na nÓg." Rich, imaginative illustrations bring a fresh appeal to these timeless tales. (Chapter book)

Charming tale of how that pot o' gold got to the end of the rainbow. Nobody in Dingle can get a good night's sleep, for all the noise the leprechauns are making, until clever Finn O'Finnegan has a plan for the fairy gold. (Picture book)

J.J. Liddy, a gifted flute and fiddle player, discovers his tunes enable him to cross into the world of the sidhe (fairies). But all is not well in the land of eternal youth – time is leaking out and the fairy folk are in dire straits. Wonderful high adventure, Irish tradition and lore, a magical read! (Chapter book)

More magical adventures as the story of the Liddy family continues: The Last of the High Kings

Action-packed adventures of the legendary Irish king, Finn mac Cuhail, as he battles the Frost Giant with his great sword Breanain, journeys to the Black Loch to save Eire, and along with the Wyvern, a blue dragon, meets his destiny. (Chapter book)

Excellent introduction to St. Patrick's Day – history and legends of Saint Patrick, why people wear green, all about shamrocks, shillelaghs, harps and other Irish symbols, and how the holiday is celebrated. (Picture book)

Kate O'Sullivan is in trouble with her king, but she has a way with words, with tales about fairies and leprechauns on Midsummer's Eve, a greedy sea monster, and people-eating giant. Spirited story, imaginatively illustrated. (Picture book)

Jack and Annie travel back in time to Galway, where they meet an old woman who knows the ways of the fairies, and the magic of stories. (Easy reader)

And also, non-fiction companion Leprechauns and Irish Folklore, all about leprechauns and different kinds of fairies, fairy places, dancing and music.

Delightful collection of Irish folklore, legends, poems, recipes, songs, battle cries, limericks, riddles, nonsensical ballads, folk cures, advice from Oscar Wilde, and a bit of blarney. Enchantingly illustrated. (Chapter book)

Tale of Ireland's ancient and beloved saint, St. Brigid. Over 1500 years ago, on the night of her birth, an old Druid wizard brings a rare blue cloak to the baby, "I greet little Brigid, who will be a mother to the new Ireland that is to come." (Picture book)

In west Ireland, young Conn helps Brian Boru to escape the Vikings, leading him to safety in the fort at Drumshee. The Vikings continue to plunder gold and silver from the Irish, but Conn and his sister Emer hatch a daring plan to sail to Limerick and steal the treasure back. An exciting novel of 11th century Ireland. (Chapter book)

Adventures of Lara and Dannsair, a rare silvery white horse, set in 14th century Ireland. Lara, daughter of a local chieftan, saves the filly, but only boys can tend horses. After a rival clan steals Dannsair, soon she finds herself disguised as a boy in the baron's stable, riding in a race to win the filly for herself. A captivating read, filled with wonderful local color. (Chapter books)

As you travel around Ireland, you'll see distinctive Celtic motifs everywhere you look, in jewelry, books and architecture. Kids will have fun coloring spirally eagles, lions, serpents, birds, fishes and mythological creatures. Fun for all ages, and easy for little kids. (Coloring book)

Also, Celtic Stained Glass Coloring Book

Fun facts about Ireland today, "The Land of 40 Shades of Green"– landscape, wildlife (Connemara ponies, puffins), daily life, going to school, food, holidays, sports. (Picture book)

Fabulous animated feature, a quest to complete an incredible book that will illuminate the darkness – the Book of Kells. Brendan, a young monk, must search deep in the forest for tiny berries to make colors, defeat the monster Crom Cruach, and save the book from Viking raiders. Magical! (DVD video)

Take a trip through the Emerald Isle old and new – Rock of Cashel where Brian Boru was crowned, Blarney Castle, Giant's Causeway, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Cliffs of Moher, and a leprechaun who guards the crock of gold at the end of the rainbow. Whimiscal illustrations, this is a classic. (Picture book)