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SECRETS OF THE GNOMES HC
(W) WIL HUYGEN (A) RIEN POORTVLIET (C) RIEN POORTVLIET
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StockID: 159997 SKU: 0825AB0516
Enter the magical realm of gnomes with this captivating book that unveils their hidden secrets.This companion volume to the runaway international bestselling Gnomes takes you on a journey through lush forests- mystical gardens- and cozy underground homes- revealing the fascinating lives of these elusive creatures.The 200 hand-illustrated pages overflow with the authors’ on-the-scene sketches and firsthand observations.Inside this book- you'll find:Detailed Illustrations: Beautifully crafted images that bring the gnomes' world to life.Intriguing Stories: Tales of gnome adventures- wisdom- and folklore.Gnome Lore: Insights into gnome culture- habits- and their unique way of life.In Secrets of the Gnomes- authors Poortvliet and Huygen are invited as more than mere observers. After a meal of mushrooms and cream (which tastes as if it were made of “everything that light- air- sun- moon- and earth could produce”)- they find that they have been turned into gnomes themselves....The authors learn of the tender emotional life of a gnome; they see and diagram the mechanics of ingenious gnome technology; they observe how gnomes administer justice in the wild; they are told how fairy tales first began (Little Red Riding Hood was actually a gnome!); and- best of all- they are allowed to see parts of the gnomes’ fabled Secret Book.Whether you're a seasoned gnome enthusiast or new to their enchanting world- The Secrets of the Gnomes offers a delightful escape into a land of wonder and imagin
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SECRETS OF THE GNOMES HC
(W) WIL HUYGEN (A) RIEN POORTVLIET (C) RIEN POORTVLIET
ABRAMS
StockID: 159997 SKU: 0825AB0516
Enter the magical realm of gnomes with this captivating book that unveils their hidden secrets.This companion volume to the runaway international bestselling Gnomes takes you on a journey through lush forests- mystical gardens- and cozy underground homes- revealing the fascinating lives of these elusive creatures.The 200 hand-illustrated pages overflow with the authors’ on-the-scene sketches and firsthand observations.Inside this book- you'll find:Detailed Illustrations: Beautifully crafted images that bring the gnomes' world to life.Intriguing Stories: Tales of gnome adventures- wisdom- and folklore.Gnome Lore: Insights into gnome culture- habits- and their unique way of life.In Secrets of the Gnomes- authors Poortvliet and Huygen are invited as more than mere observers. After a meal of mushrooms and cream (which tastes as if it were made of “everything that light- air- sun- moon- and earth could produce”)- they find that they have been turned into gnomes themselves....The authors learn of the tender emotional life of a gnome; they see and diagram the mechanics of ingenious gnome technology; they observe how gnomes administer justice in the wild; they are told how fairy tales first began (Little Red Riding Hood was actually a gnome!); and- best of all- they are allowed to see parts of the gnomes’ fabled Secret Book.Whether you're a seasoned gnome enthusiast or new to their enchanting world- The Secrets of the Gnomes offers a delightful escape into a land of wonder and imagin
