Iron Canuck Reviews & More: Book Tour: The Gnome and the Threat to the Forest (Gob the Gnome) by Marilyn Slaughter, illustrated by Angel Neha with my review

The Gnome and the Threat to the Forest

Series: Gob the Gnome

by Marilyn Slaughter

Illustrator: Angel Neha

Children's Book

Date Published: February 27, 2024

Publisher: Mindstir Media

This short story is about a mother wanting her children to enjoy the outdoors. The story takes Nathan, Iris, and Mommy on another trip to the national park. Nathan and Iris are extremely excited to visit with their new friend, Gob the Gnome again. Gob takes Nathan, Iris, and Mommy on a short tour of park and Nathan sees a large empty area of the park. Gob explains to Nathan, Iris, and their mom the unfortunate realities of what happens in some parks due to human interference and natural occurrences. Gob also introduces the family to some of the animals and explains how they suffer through deforestation, tornados, and storms. In this story Iris comes to age by using what she learns from Gob to defend the forest.

Since the 1400s, folklore has described gnomes as guardians of treasure and the protectors of Earth. Gnomes represent stability, growth, and good luck. This is the second book of the six-book series about Gob the Gnome. The six books in this series all revolve around Gob, the protector of a local forest, who becomes friends with Nathan and Iris and helps to educate them on the importance of caring for the environment.

My Review - 5 of 5 stars -

This story continued the story of Nathan and Iris, and the Gnome. This time they learned about deforestation and how it affects animals, people, and the environment. Their mom was with them and experienced the lesson as well. I felt it was a simple and clear message, teaching moment. Once again, the illustrations by Angel Neha beautifully demonstrated the story.

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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