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"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes." - Publishers Weekly
Dear 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.
Guided Reading Level K
"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes." - Publishers Weekly
Dear 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...
"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes." - Publishers Weekly
Dear 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.
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.
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Michelle B, 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. This is a sweet story, and one that may well become a Christmas favorite with young readers.
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Rebecca W, Educator
I loved this book, it's 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.
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Margaret P, Librarian
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.
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Michelle B, 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. This is a sweet story, and one that may well become a Christmas favorite with young readers.
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Rebecca W, Educator
I loved this book, it's 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.
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