The Unluckiest Leprechaun

K-Gr 3–Clover is the unluckiest leprechaun in his village, and he knows it. He oversleeps for the St. Patrick’s Day sing-along, bakes a cake that collapses into a drippy mess, and is the only leprechaun unable to find a four-leaf clover. Feeling discouraged and left out, Clover leaves home to search for his rainbow and the treasure he hopes will finally bring him luck. Unfortunately, his bad luck follows him into the human world, where each attempt ends in another mess or mishap, punctuated by the recurring refrain, “Of all the luck!” Heim’s rhyming text makes this a lively and engaging read-aloud, while gently addressing themes of disappointment, perseverance, and self-acceptance. The story resolves in a delightful and affirming way, as Clover’s string of disasters unexpectedly brings joy to the community—each blunder creating a rainbow that helps make the town’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration its best ever. Pino’s full-page digital illustrations are bright and expressive, featuring charming, diverse leprechauns and humans in a range of skin tones that add warmth and inclusivity to the familiar folklore.