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Highlights
- "A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes.
- 4 Years
- 10.1" x 9.7" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations
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About the Book
A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations, for children ages 4 and up.Book Synopsis
"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes." - Publishers WeeklyDear Santa... That's how Tess starts her letter. You don't have to bring me any toys this year. The only thing I want is a real gnome. Full of anticipation, Tess looks forward to the day her new friend arrives: a friend she can take everywhere, and with whom she can share everything. With Grandpa and Grandma's help, she gets everything ready. Grandpa builds little pieces of furniture, Grandma sews a little blanket, and Tess prepares a welcome meal. And then it's finally Christmas Eve... Will Santa bring a real gnome?
A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations, for children ages 4 and up.
Review Quotes
"A gentle holiday tale ... a charming story that will be very relatable for parents who've faced impossible requests in their own homes. And kids will be drawn in my the super cute art and a sweet main character who sweeps readers up in her fanciful hopes and dreams." - Common Sense Media
"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes...Van Lindenhizen's smudgy paintings create a cozy world for Tess...Swerts gently addresses Christmas expectations and disappointments while suggesting that sometimes the wrong gift turns out just right. And Santa's note to Tess might give parents in similar situations some ideas." - Publishers Weekly
"A good choice for libraries seeking heartwarming Christmas picture books that don't feature wisecracking elves, animal-filled barns, or too much treacle." - Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library, School Library Journal
"A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations." - Children's and Teen Book Connections
"What happens when a little girl requests a gnome for Christmas? The answer is totally charming and full of the joy of Christmas. I will be telling this to children as often as I can. A really fantastic addition to my Christmas collection." - Margaret Pemberton, librarian
"This is an adorable story, and a must-add for any Christmas picture book collection. Young Tess wants only one thing for Christmas: a real live gnome. The author and illustrator express the hope, confidence, disappointment, and happiness of a young child perfectly.... a sweet story, and one that may well become a Christmas favorite with young readers." - Michele Baker, Somersworth Public Library
"A beautiful story of friendship and hope in the run up to Christmas. The illustrations really invite you into the magical world in the story and you find yourself hoping that Tess will get her gnome for Christmas." - Rebecca Walsh, elementary school educator
About the Author
An Swerts grew up in Geel, Belgium. She studied pharmacy and taught sciences at a college, but later realized her true calling was writing and went back to school to receive a degree in journalism. Today An spends most of her time writing. Picture books are her biggest passion.Eline van Lindenhuizen was born in Meppel (Netherlands) on June 29th in 1983 and now lives in Kampen. From 2001 until 2006 she studied illustration at the Minerva Academy in Groningen. She loves drawing, books and flee markets.