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Highlights
- What happens when an adventurous young leprechaun girl gets tired of wearing nothing but green every day of her life?Lia and her family are leprechauns-which means they all wear green, to hide from the humans who might otherwise steal their gold or demand they grant wishes.
- 4-8 Years
- 8.5" x 11.0" Hardcover
- 36 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Description
About the Book
Everyone knows leprechauns wear green-but Lia wants to try a new color! When she swaps her green dress for a purple one, though, she quickly learns that leprechauns wear green for a reason.
Book Synopsis
What happens when an adventurous young leprechaun girl gets tired of wearing nothing but green every day of her life?
Lia and her family are leprechauns-which means they all wear green, to hide from the humans who might otherwise steal their gold or demand they grant wishes. Still, Lia wishes she could try on some of the other beautiful colors she sees in the forest. When she gets the chance, Lia dares to swap her usual green outfit for a beautiful purple fairy dress. But when she meets a human girl who needs her help, Lia comes to appreciate who she is and the magic she holds inside.
Review Quotes
"Lia the Leprechaun is a charming tale of a leprechaun who questions the ways of her world, but through her adventures, finds pride in her being. Olson has woven a beautiful message of love, acceptance, adventure, and the joy found in helping others, coupled with engaging illustrations that will capture the attention and hearts of readers for years to come!"
-Laura Stuckey, BAK Elementary School principal, mother, and farmer's wife"With delicate artwork, we are welcomed into Lia the Leprechaun, a delightful trip into the tiny world of leprechauns and fairies, as our little protagonist learns that her own special gifts and the help of her friends can make the world a better place. Children will be enchanted, and enjoy imagining themselves as small as Lia and her fairy friends."
-Nancy Ashmore, retired Director, Prairie du Chien Memorial Library"Lia the Leprechaun is a lyrical tale of kindness and empathy with a wee bit of magic at its heart. In this sweet story based on Irish folklore, adventurous Lia learns the true meaning of giving, and experiences the joy of helping others. Readers will rejoice in her selfless act of compassion to make a wish come true."
-Kate McCarroll Moore, author of Chelsea Skye, Nature Spy