# It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun - Hardcover

by **Marilyn Sadler** (Author), **Steph Laberis** (Illustrator)

**Life isn't always easy--even for a leprechaun! In this funny follow-up to _It's Not Easy Being a Ghost,_ an unhappy leprechaun who thinks he can't make friends because he looks a little different finds happiness by being himself and doing good. The perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with little lads and lassies!**

Connor O'Connor is _not_ a happy leprechaun. His ears are too big, and his body is much too small. In fact, he looks a bit like a lawn ornament! But worst of all, no one wants to be Connor's friend. All they want is his pot of gold! But after using some leprechaun magic to turn himself into a fairy, a carpenter, and a king, Connor discovers that the best way to make friends is by being himself -- and that a little pot of gold can do a LOT of good!

Featuring a comical cast of animal characters--plus a caterpillar sidekick with a BIG appetite for readers to find hidden on every page--this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance, friendship, and helping others is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day!

_Everyone_ has a rough day now and then and wishes they could _do_ something or _be_ someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The _It's Not Easy..._ picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic holiday and seasonal characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.

Also available:  
_It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus_  
_It's Not Easy Being a Ghost_  
Coming soon:  
_It's Not Easy Being a T. Rex_

### Author Biography

Marilyn Sadler is a children's book author, television producer, and screenwriter. Among the dozens of books she has written are the bestselling Random House Beginner Books _It's Not Easy Being a Bunny, It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus, It's Not Easy Being a Ghost,_ and _It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun._ Her picture book _Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century_ inspired the classic Disney Channel movie of the same name. Ms. Sadler's work has received many honors, including an IRA Classroom Choice Award and a Parents' Choice Award.

**STEPH LABERIS** is a character designer for animation and kidlit illustrator, based in Northern California. Her artwork reflects her love for animals and there's usually a chance to spot a cameo from one of her pet cats, rats, or dogs in her books! When she's not drawing, she enjoys tabletop gaming, glass working, and doting on the squirrels in her backyard--who seem to have adopted her.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.2 x 9.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 04, 2025

## Details

- **Price:** 10.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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