Incredibly funny, and teaches a lesson about advocating for yourself without being obvious that it was teaching a lesson. I love books like these that are odd and quirky, they make amazing read alouds! Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for letting me read!

Well you are never too old to be reminded of an important lesson! This story was so cute and funny and I think it will be a great addition to classrooms to help kids learn how to find the balance between being polite but also being truthful. Many adults are still learning that lol. The little plot twist with where Herbert put the Gnomes was hilarious. Will recommend this one for the classroom!

Very funny! My grandchildren (a 6-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy) asked me to read it to them over and over during the past week. The illustrations were charming (we could really see why the dog wanted "no more gnomes"!), and the story was fun with a good message - being honest doesn't have to mean being rude.

This book is absolutely adorable and hilarious. We loved the illustrations and the adorably creepy gnomes with their eyes that never stop watching.

Our hero loves spending time with his nanny… until she keeps buying creepy gnomes and he is afraid to be around them! He is too worried about hurting his nanny’s feelings by telling the truth - but this disconnect drives hilarity and a wonderful lesson.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

I absolutely adored this hilarious picture book!! Herbert, a particularly polite kid, does not like his nanny's new gnomes but doesn't know how to tell her that politely. This story is the perfect level of 'creepy' for primary-grade (K-2) children, with lots of giggles, rich but meaningful vocabulary, and an important lesson for kids: it is ok to tell grown-ups the truth.

We loved Beth Mills' "Ella McKeen" in my Kindergarten classroom and I can't wait for the physical copy of "No More Gnomes" to be published so I can add it to my classroom library! Thank you so much for the eARC and can't wait to see what you do next!

This book is truly so unique, in a very good way. This is definitely the first kids' book I've seen that is about creepy and impolite gnomes. Speaking of creepy and impolite gnomes, this book was actually pretty funny! Herbert is such an awesome main character, and his personality is clearly shown to the readers. He might be a bit anxious, but he is so polite and caring which, in my opinion, is a perfect mix.
This book is crafted so well, and I'm impressed. Everything is clear, there's progression and development within the characters and plot, the illustrations work in conjunction with the writing flawlessly, and it's just an absolute joy to read. I literally have nothing bad to say about this book, so bravo!!
(And can we just acknowledge how freaking adorable Herbert is in his polo that's tucked into his khaki shorts? Plus the friggin' Crocs with the crew socks. Totally awesome.)

Ok yes, this book is amazing and wonderful. As an adult I am in tears crying laughing at the violent gnomes, but also feeling very heartfelt at the way the conflict resolution came to be.

I heavily recommend this book to anyone, but especially as a fun read for parents to get for their kids before bed. This would have totally been a favorite of mine. I am still laughing so hard from this book, so I can only imagine the joy it would bring to a child.

The art in this book also blew me away. It was gorgeous and so well done. Also loved the photo at the end of the illustrator, LOL!

This is fantastic read that I highly recommend.

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This wasn’t just a sweet, cute, and funny book… this is a book that packs a punch with a powerful and important message! The message: you can be polite AND honest!!! I think that’s such an important lesson for kids to learn — the younger the better — so that they grow up feeling empowered to voice their opinions and share their thoughts and feelings. When a kid feels like they can use their own voice they become stronger and it’s harder to take advantage of children with that kind of confidence.

In addition to the stellar message the characters in this book are so loveable and even the less loveable character have such catchy and adorable names! The illustrations are wonderful and add so much to the story. This was an excellent read — both my children and I appreciated it.

Well, first of all, there's a gnome named Mr. Tiddlywinks.... so it's gotta be good right?

This one is going to make a great read aloud for elementary-age kids. The title is catchy, the story-line is engaging, and the illustrations are wonderful. This quirky little story is sure to please young audiences AND it has a surprisingly profound lesson. Loved it! And I'm not just being polite. :)

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Thank you to Lerner Publishing Group, Carolrhoda Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this title to read and review. This was a really fun story with great illustrations and an unexpectedly powerful message. First and foremost, it's an entertaining and silly tale about creepy gnomes taking over a garden. Our main character Herbert, a super polite kid, is being much too polite to tell his nanny that they're staring, because he knows she loves her garden statues. So this is definitely a joy to read, but we also see Herbert realizing that he doesn't have to be uncomfortable or lie just to spare someone's feelings. Readers can take away a great message that speaking up for yourself is important, and isn't inherently rude and unkind. Herbert finds his words, and solutions to his gnome problem, all while staying true to his polite personality!

No More Gnomes is a quirky, heartfelt picture book that’s as funny as it is thoughtful. Herbert, the politest kid in town, faces a dilemma when his nanny brings home some creepy, rude garden gnomes. It’s a fun, imaginative take on learning to speak up and set boundaries—even when you’re used to always being “nice.”

Beth Mills delivers humor and heart in equal measure, and the beautiful yet playful illustrations (with delightfully chaotic gnomes) promise a fun read for kids and adults alike. Great for any child learning to find their voice—with a good dose of gnome-induced mischief.

No More Gnomes would be excellent for storytime! Funny and tense but still lighthearted - showing children that it's okay to feel uncomfortable and share that with adults. I know some adults who would need this too!

The quirky, colorful illustrations bring out the absurd joy of gnome chaos with perfect comic timing. This one’s for the rule-followers with a soft spot for wild surprises—and maybe one mischievous garden guest too many.