4 out of 4 stars
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Who doesn't love gnomes?! I adore gnomes and was very happy to see a short story on them. The Gnomes in the trees is a delightful children’s picture book by C.L. Collyer suitable for children ages 3 through 8.
This is a cute story about friendship, gnomes, and magic. Jacky Foster lives in a farm with his parents, his sister Josie, and his faithful dog Sparky. At Jacky's eighth birthday party, an incredible thing occurs. A statue of gnome comes alive and asks Jacky to help his family who live in a faraway land. Jacky agrees and goes off with his dog to save the day.
This charming picture book caught my eye immediately because of the illustration on the cover, and I'm delighted to say that the contents are just as endearing. This story is poetically written with steady rhythm and rhyme, and illustrated beautifully (black and white on my kindle). To fully appreciate its beauty, it is best to read it on a tablet as it isn't very comfortable to read on the kindle due to the format. Personally I prefer the paper version for children's books.
The book has large pictures to keep the kids engaged during the reading. In this book the kids will learn what goodwill and teamwork can accomplish. This imaginative tale will bewitch the hearts of its readers, young and old. The book is penned in the first person, and has a natural, flowing style. The author has kept the writing style simple for young readers to follow, painting a delightful picture of gnomes. The story may be simple but was a joy to read.
My only reservation is that the hero leaves home without telling anyone, not a good message for kids in our troubled times. Parents should warn their kids about the dangers of doing that. They should also explain that what is acceptable in a story isn't so in real life. Nonetheless, I must say I greatly enjoyed this cute short story and found it a refreshing tale. The imaginative world created by the author was fun to read and would appeal to kids and adults alike.
It was a sweet and fun read from start to finish, so I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. This is the first book in the "Jacky Foster Adventure" series, and a great start for the series! It's a perfect bedtime story for young kids. I loved this story and would recommend this book to young readers who love gnomes' tales and fantasy adventures.
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The Gnomes in the Trees
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