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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Go Big or Go Gnome
By Kirsten Mayer, Laura K. Horton (Illustrator)
Part of the Gnome series
A gnome without a beard discovers self-acceptance in a whiskerless world.
40 pages· 817 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
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
- ~491L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
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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