The Newest Gnome

“At every step, the wonder, beauty, and mystery of nature is on display, with Soloy’s soft, endearing artwork delighting on every earthy, cream-colored page. The wonderfully busy day is capped off by a poetic reflection from Grolly Maru, adding a new layer of meaning to this lovely reverie of a book. A gorgeous blend of imagination and appreciation that will entertain, inform, and inspire anyone with a heart.” —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist

“[T]his is another sweet immersion in a whimsical world populated by endearing residents who vary in skin tone. Soloy’s lovely, intricate vignettes, rendered in muted watercolors, brim with warmth. Young naturalists will be utterly absorbed by the tiny delights here.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The warm, earth-toned illustrations are as cozy as the story and include interspersed spreads of paneled vignettes that mimic time-lapse photography (a dandelion opening; a strawberry ripening). Soloy’s message that ‘each unique being is part of a greater whole’ is naturally conveyed in this sweet but not sappy tale.” —The Horn Book

“Lauren Soloy’s artistic vision is fully realized, in a universe of beauty and comfort, populated by small beings with great wisdom.” —Imaginary Elevators