Good Night, Garden Gnome
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (857 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0803725310 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Depicts a gnome at work and play in his garden.
Vivid watercolor illustrations, predominantly of intense greens, depict plush, velvety animals reminiscent of Jane Hissey's creatures, and lavish nature close-ups with every veined leaf and blade of grass clearly delineated. After an enjoyable day, the child replaces the lawn statue and takes her playthings home. A magical tale of an enchanted garden.-Maryann H. At dusk, when the stars appear in the night sky, the gnome comes to life, tending the garden and caring for the animals that venture out after dark. From School Library JournalPreS-Gr 1-A lush, bountiful garden is the setting for this almost wordless fantasy about the adventures of an ornamental statuette. Upon discovering the lost bear, he delivers him, at great risk, to the child's bedroom windowsill. With her dolls and stuffed animals in tow, a girl spies the gnome and adds him to her brood, but doesn't notice when a small bear tumbles from her red wagon. The pastoral scenes play host to a variety of wildlife, including bird
An Instant Classic of Children's Garden Literature brainiacbooks Although this is a story without words (except the "Good night, Garden Gnome" that divides the 2 parts of the story), it deserves a place in the pantheon of the best of children's garden literature. Henterly's rich, detailed, and deeply saturated watercolor paintings fill each page, sometimes in a 2-page spread. The narrative has drama, comedy, pathos, and a supernatural slant that captures the garden as a place of magic. The Garden Gnome has a great work ethic; he smiles through his labors. He's obviously filled w. Full of character and beauty Books that have no words are rare but a real treasure as they allow the child's (and adults!) imagination to flourish. This book also has lively, vibrant illustrations. All the characters are portrayed gently with compassion and tenderness. We have also found this book to hold some humorous elements, as well. Really an unusual, fun book to share with a child. My toddler loves it.. Mary Senn said Perfect beginner book. I enjoyed this book very much because of the great drawings. I gave it a Perfect beginner book Mary Senn I enjoyed this book very much because of the great drawings. I gave it a 4 because I think that it would have been better with more words so that kids that are just learning to read could and would want to use this book to do so. Anyhow it was still a beautiful book and since I have met the man who wrote and illustrated it I can say that he was a very nice person also. Thank you for reading my review on this book.. because I think that it would have been better with more words so that kids that are just learning to read could and would want to use this book to do so. Anyhow it was still a beautiful book and since I have met the man who wrote and illustrated it I can say that he was a very nice person also. Thank you for reading my review on this book.