The Magic Cap

By Mirelle Messier, Charlotte Parent (Illustrator)

Two children seek gnomes' magic to save their sick hedgehog. Will hope be enough?

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a quaint cottage by the woods, Isaura and Arlo face a heart-wrenching challenge: their hedgehog, Crispin, is ill. Believing in the healing magic of gnomes, they venture into the forest with offerings, hoping to summon help. But the gnomes remain elusive, leaving the siblings to wonder if their faith and hope can conjure a miracle. Can their devotion and generosity unlock the magic they seek, or will they find another way to save their beloved pet? Embark on a whimsical journey where the power of belief and the heart's true intentions are put to the test.

From the publisher

Inspired by folktales, writer Mireille Messier and illustrator Charlotte Parent present a heartwarming picture-book story full of vibrant color imagery about devotion and generosity, for all lovers of gnomes and whimsical forest creatures. Many moons ago, in a tiny, thatched cottage at the edge of the woods, lived two children named Isaura and Arlo with their hedgehog, Crispin. When their beloved pet becomes ill, Isaura suggests that they seek the magical healing power of gnomes. Convinced this will heal Crispin, the children set off into the woods with humble offerings, hoping to attract the gnomes. The trick does not seem to work, however, and gnomes are nowhere to be seen despite the children’s good intentions. Isaura and Arlo will have to remain hopeful and wish for a magical solution!

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