It's St. Patrick's Day, Chloe Zoe!

"Colored pencil linework and mixed media in bright hues, punctuated by plenty of leprechaun green, invite young readers in while celebrating the legend of the leprechaun...readers familiar with Chloe Zoe's world will be glad to see the familiar shapes and colors of their favorite elephant as she embarks on another adventure." -School Library Journal

"This delightful story follows Chloe Zoe, the elephant, and her friends as they embark on a St. Patrick's Day adventure filled with imagination and unexpected joy...Smith's storytelling brilliantly builds anticipation as the children prepare their traps, dream about leprechauns overnight, and return to school, buzzing with excitement. The emotional journey is exceptionally well-crafted...The vibrant and engaging illustrations boast bold graphic elements and a color palette rich in holiday greens and cheerful rainbows. Smith's animal characters express a fantastic range of emotions through subtle facial expressions and body language that children will easily recognize and relate to, while the classroom scenes are filled with delightful details that reward repeated readings...With its perfect blend of holiday traditions, friendship dynamics, and problem-solving, this book offers valuable educational opportunities to encourage creativity, patience, and joy in unexpected outcomes. It's St. Patrick's Day, Chloe Zoe! is a charming addition to any child's holiday book collection, classroom library, or seasonal reading list. -The Children's Book Review

"Smith once again entertains with whimsical characters experiencing life to the fullest. Young readers not already familiar with St. Patrick's Day will find plenty to learn about here, and the narrative is just part of the fun; Smith's brilliantly hued illustrations are bursting with lively, amusing details that add richness to the story... Kids will love Chloe Zoe's wish-for "a new class pet" as the old one, a hamster named Marshmallow, has gone missing-almost as much as they relish the surprise ending, where that wish comes true in a delightfully unexpected way. Along the way, Chloe Zoe learns how to manage pins-and-needles excitement, nervous anticipation, and a little sprinkle of disappointment as well-all valuable emotional lessons for young readers, especially Smith's careful attention to how those feelings can play out in our bodies at times. This is a magical holiday treat." -Publishers Weekly BookLife

"It's St. Patrick's Day, Chloe Zoe! is a light-hearted picture book by Jane Smith. It is a realistic portrayal of Chloe Zoe's St. Patrick's Day with a very surprising ending...It's St. Patrick's Day, Chloe Zoe! is a good way to teach kids about St. Patrick's Day traditions. Kindergarten and preschool teachers should make this book a St. Patrick's Day classroom staple. Teachers can extend the story by having their students create leprechaun traps or decorate the room with rainbows...The book is enjoyable enough to read multiple times even as an adult." -Readers' Favorite