Tooley bemoans his bad luck and wishes for a "Friendly Folk" to bring him some good luck (like a pot of gold). He puts out treats to lure one to his home and, despite warnings from his wise cat, invites the one who shows up into his house. The short round little fellow proves to be a demanding pain in the neck, but what can Tooley do? The fellow had told him, "once in [the house], never out." Will Tooley be able to rid himself of this bad-luck dwarf?
This is a longer read-aloud with expressive illustrations in watercolor and colored pencil. Fun for Grades 1-3, especially during St. Patrick's day festivities.