This delightfully entertaining story introduces the reader to Meghan and Sean O'Sullivan, their three grandaunties, and Lucky O'Leprechaun, who has pestered the O'Sullivans since the time of the Vikings.As the lad and lass try and try to capture the tricky little fellow on St. Patrick's Day eve, children not only will be captivated by the brilliant illustrations and whimsical text but will also learn a wee bit about leprechaun lore.Throughout the story, Meghan and Sean debate over what they will ask of Lucky O'Leprechaun if they catch him. Will they ask him for his pot of gold, or will they discover that some things are even more precious?PRAISE FOR JANA DILLON AND HER WORKAuthor-illustrator Jana Dillon shows a facility with caricature and mood, a way with color that extends from subtle shading to electric color combinations, and an ability to create a style that looks new yet recalls anearlier era of picture book illustration. . . . Dillon] demonstrates an understanding of the dynamics of picture books as well as a knowledge of whatchildren like."