How to Catch a Leprechaun

Name: How to Catch a Leprechaun
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781492632917
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By Adam Wallace

Series: How to Catch

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In How to Catch a Leprechaun, children are invited to devise the perfect trap to catch a mischievous leprechaun. The story captures the anticipation and excitement of waiting for St. Patrick's Day magic to happen, encouraging creativity and imagination.
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This charming book is ideal for children and parents seeking to start a fun St. Patrick's Day tradition together. Its playful tone makes it a delightful read for young audiences interested in festive stories.

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You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Parents and children will love starting a new St. Patrick's Day tradition with this engaging and entertaining book!

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You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun?

Parents and children will love starting a new St. Patrick's Day tradition with this engaging and entertaining book, How to Catch a Leprechaun, by Adam Wallace!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492632917

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 February 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 32

Collections

Adam Wallace Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: How to Catch Young Adult

About the Author

ADAM WALLACE is a cartoonist and children's author living in Australia. ANDY ELKERTON is a children's book illustrator based in the United Kingdom.

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