There's gnome place quite like home! Come along with a sweet, little gnome as he takes us on a tour of his cozy mushroom house -- from his charming kitchen where he likes to cook up gnomemade treats for friends, to his impressive hat closet (he has more than you think!). This silly, rhyming story features a soft, plush finger puppet toy built into the book encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and sensory and language development. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun!
The adorable gnome built-in finger-puppet encourages interactive finger play, which helps develop little muscles and build finger strength, improving coordination and fine motor skills.
Soft plush and a rhyming story combine to provide both tactile and verbal learning opportunities to babies and toddlers.
Thick board pages perfect for little hands to actively participate in storytime.
Lively illustrations and a plush finger puppet help keep little girls and boys engaged throughout.
Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun.
Author Biography:
Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow.
We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read.
To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.
Hello, I'm Jenny Miriam, an Illustator based in the wonderfully creative city of Bristol, UK. Growing up in the mysterious and magical county of Cornwall, I found true joy and artistic inspiration in the nature that surrounded me. From peering at strange sealife in rockpools, to gazing at the beautiful wildflowers that grew from seeds carried across the Mediterranean.
From this inspired beginning, I went on to study art and design, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Graphic & Packaging design, and then an MA in Multimedia. This led to my career working as a digital and print designer for 18 years, both in-house and freelance.
During my time as a designer I always felt most at home with illustrative work.
Now, getting cosy and illustrating with painty textures and Procreate on the iPad is my cup of tea, followed by many, many more cups of tea!
I also love going undercover in sunglasses (sssh!) and people watching, japanese kawaii, retro children's books and illustration, miniatures, kitschness, bric-a-brac shops, vintage ceramics and jewellery, hand-made things, doing Reiki, and meditating. I still enjoy nature and animals. And peering in rockpools. Just, nowadays, alongside my three children and their dad!
