Go Big or Go Gnome
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Go Big or Go Gnome

Written by Kirsten Mayer · Illustrated by Laura K. Horton

Part of the Gnome series

A gnome without a beard discovers self-acceptance in a whiskerless world.

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings
40 pages· 817 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~490L
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Albert the Gnome can't grow a beard, a source of pride among his kind. Excluded from the Beards International Gnome-athalon, he decides to embrace his uniqueness. With his friend Gnorm's help, Al uncovers a hidden talent, learning that being different is his true strength. Will Al's newfound self-acceptance help him fit in, or will it lead to unexpected adventures? Discover the heartwarming journey of friendship and self-discovery in a world where beards reign supreme.

From the publisher

Laugh your whiskers off with Albert the Gnome in this charming and funny picture book about friendship, self-acceptance — and beards!

A beard is the biggest point of pride for a Gnome, but poor Al can’t sprout a single whisker. Each year, Al feels left out of the Beards International Gnome-athalon, B.I.G.

So Al decides to go BIG or go Gnome! It’s a close shave, but with a hidden talent and the help of his friend, Gnorm, Al learns accepting that you are different is the key to fitting in.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
817
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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4.5

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4.8

“Silly story, absolutely darling illustrations! Plus, dialog for gnomes gives ample opportunity to use silly voices. A perfect read-aloud book!”

Lauren Hancock

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
194625
Publication
Published
March 14, 2017
First published
March 1, 2017
Publisher
Imprint
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250111272

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