A Gnome's Christmas [Hardcover]

Rien Poortvliet (Author), Bruce Goldstone (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

When a mysterious greenwood box is discovered in the rafters of an old barn in northern Finland, it is found to contain tiny bundles of paper, each revealing remarkable descriptions of the Christmas rituals of the gnomes. In every gnome home around the world, Christmas lasts an entire month, and it signals the coming of a new year, which the gnomes ring in with a blessing: May this year be full of proud deeds and silly games

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Book and Access edition (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810950170
• ISBN-13: 978-0810950177
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Look Gnome More!, December 5, 2004

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This review is from: A Gnome's Christmas (Hardcover)

If you're looking for the perfect Xmas gift, it's here. This charming continuation of the gnome saga is beautifully written, illustrated, and produced. It's a challenge to keep a story going even after its famed illustrator has passed on, but the author succeeds famously. Songs, fables, and even recipes capture the details of gnome life. A must-read for anyone who remembers gnome-mania from their childhood.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for All Ages, May 11, 2006

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Doreen (Northern MN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Gnome's Christmas (Hardcover)

A Gnome's Christmas is priceless fun for all ages...I can vouch for that sinceI am 77 and love it. Poortvliet's gnomes are recognized anywhere. They are THE gnomes. If you are Finnish, you will like the mysterious box found in a barn in Finland containing this fun information about Gnomes and their lives in general, but especially Christmas customs. Anybody with crafting skill might be inspired to create a little gnome house instead of a dollhouse. I couldn't resist buying a half dozen books to give as gifts next Christmas. I'd give the book 100 stars if it were possible.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More crafts and traditions than stories., January 7, 2008

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V. Alston "mbamom" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Gnome's Christmas (Hardcover)

This is a great book with fabulous illustrations. For those seeking mainly stories on Gnomes, this book is not for you. This book has one story and is then filled with arts & crafts ideas and traditions. This would be great for setting up children's Christmas parties that need a theme, or for an elementary school classroom teacher looking for fun ways to celebrate the season with projects.