Santa, Please Bring Me A Gnome [Paperback]

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  • Category: Books (Juvenile Fiction)
  • Author:  An Swerts
  • Author:  An Swerts
  • ISBN-10:  1605373893
  • ISBN-10:  1605373893
  • ISBN-13:  9781605373898
  • ISBN-13:  9781605373898
  • Publisher:  Clavis
  • Publisher:  Clavis
  • Pages:  32
  • Pages:  32
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Pub Date:  01-Dec-2017
  • Pub Date:  01-Dec-2017
  • SKU:  1605373893-11-MING
  • SKU:  1605373893-11-MING
  • Item ID: 100373254
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A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes. -Publishers Weekly

Dear Santa& Thats how Tess starts her letter. You dont have to bring me any toys this year. The only thing I want is a real gnome. Full of anticipation, Tess looks forward to the day her new friend arrives: a friend she can take everywhere, and with whom she can share everything. With Grandpa and Grandmas help, she gets everything ready. Grandpa builds little pieces of furniture, Grandma sews a little blanket, and Tess prepares a welcome meal. And then its finally Christmas Eve& Will Santa bring a real gnome?

A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations, for children ages 4 and up.

  • Guided Reading Level K

    A gentle holiday tale & a charming story that will be very relatable for parents who've faced impossible requests in their own homes. And kids will be drawn in my the super cute art and a sweet main character who sweeps readers up in her fanciful hopes and dreams. -Common Sense Media

    A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes...Van Lindenhizens smudgy paintings create a cozy world for Tess...Swerts gently addresses Christmas expectations and disappointments while suggesting that sometimes the wrong gift turns out just right. And Santas note to Tess might give parents in similar situations some ideas. -Publishers Weekly

    A good choice for libraries seeking heartwarming Christmas picture books that dont feature wisecracking elves, animal-filled barns, or too much treacle. -Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library, School Library Journal

    A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations. -Childrens and Teen Book Connections

    What happens when a little girl requests a gnome for Christmas? The answer is totally charming and full of the joy of Christmas. I will be telling this to children as often as I can. A really fantastic addition to my Christmas collection. -Margaret Pemblóˇ