The Retirement of Michael O'Hara

About the Book

Follow the adventures of Michael O'Hara, a leprechaun who has just retired from years of being a cobbler of fairy shoes.

Travel in a blink, flit or a swoop from shaded Irish glens to sunny gardens in Southern California. Join the whimsical characters as they partake of tea breaks in lush counties or frolic to the bustle of Irish jigs.

In The Retirement of Michael O'Hara you will see that there's no end to the magic and mischief that leprechauns can do. This picture book is woven in the tradition of well-loved fairy tales but is seasoned with a distinct spunk that makes it a contemporary treat. The rich medley of delightful storytelling and vibrant illustrations makes for a fun and enchanting reading experience.

About the Author

Southern California resident Patricia Richardson is the author of a series of childrens stories peopled by leprechauns. As widely traveled as the author, the leprechauns may pop up anywhere and can be found living in Southern California (The Retirement of Michael OHara), touring the Black Forest of Bavaria (Michael OHara and Friends to the Rescue) or happily at home in Ireland (Dermot O’Malley and the Lost Little Boy). Long a believer in the benefits of reading to your children, Mrs. Richardsons books are value-oriented, keeping parents and children in mind. With a decades-long love of history, readers can expect a thread of history, if only a small one, will be woven into Patricia Richardson’s stories. ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Seasoned portrait painter and conceptual artist, Joel Ray Pellerin, is a graduate of Bachelor of Fine Arts in both majors: Painting and Studio Arts at the University of the Philippines. Born and raised in the countryside of Bohol, Philippines, Joel moved to the city in his teenage life. He began to draw by the age of three, most of it a childhood memoir of life’s beauty in the countryside. He is currently working as a full-time illustrator under Xlibris Philippines, Inc.