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Book Tour: The Gnome and the Seedlings (Gob the Gnome) by Marilyn Slaughter, illustrated by Angel Neha, with my review

  

The Gnome and the Seedlings

by Marilyn Slaughter

Illustrated by: Angel Neha


Children's Book

Date Published:  February 27, 2024

Publisher: Mindstir Media



This short story is about a mother wanting balance for her children. She wants her children to spend more time outdoor exercising, running and having fun. One weekend mom encouraged her children to stop playing video games and streaming movies while sitting on the couch and spend some time in the local National Park. While at the park the children, Nathan and his sister, met a mythical and magical Gnome, named Gob. Gob the Gnome explained to the children what his role is at the National Park, and how to plant seeds to grow trees.

I chose to add a Gnome as one of the main characters because since the 1400s, folklore has described Gnomes as guards of treasure and the protector of earth. Gnomes represents stability, growth and Good Luck. My six children books all revolve around a Gnome, the protector of a local forest who became friends with Nathan and Iris.






My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 
This was an interesting story. It was educational, teaching about the environment and the importance of trees. Nathan and Iris were taken to the park by their mother when they ran into Gob the Gnome. While they wait to be found, Gob explained seeds to trees and the need for them. The illustrations were bright and well done, added to the story. I also enjoyed the glossary at the back for further learning.

About the Author

Marilyn Slaughter is an educator with experience teaching second through fifth grades, middle school science, and social studies. She now spends time authoring books for children and adults for engagement, learning, and entertainment. Marilyn’s first six books are a set with the theme of children, with their families enjoying the outdoors; and with teachers and classmates learning about the environment. The children are introduced to a magical and mythical being in the forest and they work to save the local forest. Her goal is to provide a fun read with an entertaining way for children to learn about science.


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