Books About Gnomes · 21 titles considered

The Best Gnomes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about gnomes? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Beneath the Stone Forest
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Gnomes

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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

Beneath the Stone Forest

By Jordan Quinn, Robert McPhillips (Illustrator) · The Kingdom of Wrenly series

A lost puppy in mysterious tunnels tests royal bonds and reveals hidden truths.

128 pages· 4,197 words· Est. 47 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 805 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

The Flower Garden

Two friends embark on a journey to save the bees by planting flowers, but they find themselves shrunk down to a tiny size.

80 pages· 666 words· Est. 10 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 636 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Fairest

A girl with a magical voice faces palace intrigue and a queen's dangerous demand to save her kingdom.

334 pages· 58,029 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 69,535 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Planet of the Lawn Gnomes

Mischief leads to terror as Jay uncovers the eerie secrets of his new town.

154 pages· 20,863 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,359 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2020

Gnome

A grumpy gnome learns the consequences of saying 'no' to a witch.

32 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 251 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

How to Grow Happiness

Can a mysterious seed unlock the secret to happiness?

32 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 200 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Go Big or Go Gnome

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

40 pages· 817 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

No, No, Gnome!

A tiny gnome's big ideas lead to chaos in the school garden.

40 pages· 191 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.4/5 Goodreads · 501 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Game of Gnomes

Ginger defies expectations at the Winter Gnome Games, risking it all to prove her true self.

40 pages
3.4/5 Goodreads · 199 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Rock Candy Treasure

Fairies explore caves to help a lost gnome and uncover a hidden treasure.

128 pages· 10,703 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 41 ratings
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Gnomes Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about gnomes for preschool and elementary-age readers.

How to Catch a Garden Gnome

Ages 4–10 · 2026

Can the kids catch the elusive garden gnome before twilight traps them forever?

Keeper of the Gems

Ages 5–9 · 2023

Gems lose their shine; can two friends restore their magic?

Find Your Way Underground

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Help gnomes reclaim their gold from a dragon using math and map skills.

Crazy for Coconuts

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Two gnomes embark on a hilarious quest to crack a mysterious coconut.

The Magic Cap

Ages 4–7 · 2023

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

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Gnomes Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about gnomes for developing and independent readers.

Time to Party!

Ages 6–9 · 2024

A gnome celebrates his 133rd birthday with his friend Rat and tries to make it the best day ever

Clash of the Gnomes!

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Monstrous kids face gnomes in a mysterious game. Can they win without vanishing?

Gnome-a-geddon

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A fan's favorite book world comes to life, revealing hidden truths and unexpected dangers.

First Snow!

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A blizzard threatens Gnome and Rat's journey to Nest Fest. Will they make it in time?

Gnome Invasion

Ages 8–10 · 2011

A young fairy must outwit a meddling gnome without magic to win the science fair.

Gnome and Rat

Ages 6–9 · 2023

A Gnome celebrates Hat Day and gets into various misadventures with his hat and hair.

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