I'm constantly on the lookout for fresh poetry for kids and I'm so glad this came across my radar. This is an adorable book with beautiful illustrations. It's a versatile title that can be read in a day or savored poem by poem. I've already thought of lots of extension activities kids could do to go along with this book.

This was such an adorable book. The illustrations are so cute, and really enhance the poems they're paired with. The poems are sweet and whimsical and really capture your imagination. This is a great way to introduce kids to poetry, share your own love of poetry with the younger generation, or even just recapture that spark poetry first lit in your heart. My little one keeps asking to hear a poem before bed, so I think she would recommend as well!

This is an incredible little book of poems that ambitious young readers will have a fun time reading.

The illustrations are a bit wild, but I love them. The illustrations feel raw and fun, which gives the entire book a feeling like it's been homemade for the reader.

The poems are short to read and feels a bit reminiscent of books like Where the Sidewalk Ends. A few of the poems really stood out to me, like Sadness. It such a sweet poem that will encourage empathy as well as learning new vocabulary words.

The 20 Little Poems for 20 Little Gnomes is the perfect introduction to poetry for children. The poems are bite-sized rhymes. All are little snippets of positivity, complimented by delightful illustrations.

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Cute little poems coupled with adorable illustrations. Interesting word choices might be tough for younger ones to interpret immediately, but understanding should come with repeat reading

“A book can take me by the hand, whisk me to another land…”

Twenty imaginative poems about the joy in everyday moments, to inspire young and old to explore the delightfully wonderful world of rhythm and rhyme, created by Raven Howell. Illustrations by Nazali Tarcan are playful and nostalgic. This was a wonderful read with the little gnomes seated on (or nearby) my lap.

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A set of twenty very short child-friendly poems, given copious examples of an illustrative style I really didn't find attractive. There are verses about taking a quiet breather, or mice reading books, or a gift of a robin's feather, and looks at cheering us up, spreading love and the benefits of a hug. It's all very strong on the rhyme, but however instantly appealing things are they are too short to really stick in the mind – and when the bulk of the page is that artwork, well it's going to struggle to get more than three and a half stars.

A cutesy book of poetry that is perfect to get the children's imaginations firing and keeping it there with the lovely illustrations.

I tried it out on my grandchildren and they loved it, so a resounding success.

This collection of poems is perfect for children. They are short poems with illustrations that are easy for children to understand.

Wonderfull collection of childrens poems. Perfect way to introduce kids to some light poetry. Poems are short, and thought provoking. Acompanied with beautiful illustrations help kids as a form of visual aid and to entice discussion.

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It was nice reading this book but I feel that the rhymes should be more catchy and easier with words that are in daily usage for kids to enjoy it more and remember them. That is my personal experience from my kid's overall interest in the book.

It is a good read . New rhymes so more fun.

A lovely book for introducing young children to poetry.

The illustrations are beautiful throughout.

Between The Sun and the Moon was my favourite.

I do think it is a shame that there weren’t more poems, I could have carried on reading more.

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I think that there was a really solid idea here, but it was lazily executed and delivered. Don't get me wrong, all of the poems were great and really fun to read. Additionally, there was a range of poetic elements, and each poem felt a bit different. This allowed the book to have a level of diversity within it. However, the main idea/title didn't correlate. There was only one poem that I felt actually related to gnomes, but all of the other poems were about different things. Even further, the illustrations didn't resemble gnomes at all, and I felt really disappointed that the story didn't live up to its title; I expected more. I would either make the illustrations a lot more gnome-y or make all to most of the poems about gnomes. Otherwise, the title feels like it belongs to a different book entirely.

I saw the title of this book, and it already sounded like so much fun. After reading it, I can tell you: This children’s book is such a beauty!

This book feels like a wholesome journey through a period of time. The poems are fun, but still easy enough to understand, making it very enjoyable for kids to read. With its beautiful illustrations, every page is packed with details that turn it into an adventure for all ages. While the artstyle is the same, each page still looks different, resulting that it is not just fun for kids but also for the grownups (like a certain 24 year old babysitter) who read it with/to them.

What a delightful read! The poems are adorable and such cute illustrations. I would absolutely recommend this!

This is the mosf adorable little book of poems! The poems are are kid friendly with beautiful illustrations to match

Very well illustrated and poems easy for a child to read. My favorites are Red Robin's Gift, Snowflake Song, and Between the Sun and Moon.

20 little rhyming poems that are perfect for kids. Easy to read and understand with cute matching illustrations.

Thanks to NetGalley to the publisher for the arc.

20 Little Poems for 20 Little Gnomes by Raven Howell, Illustrated by Nazli Tarcan

Sometimes the wisest of words are found between the pages of a children’s book. With its lilting prose and uplifting message, Howell’s book of poems for middle age readers is entertaining.

Easy and uncomplicated, the topics and the words she used to explain painful emotions and life events — Should you Fall, The Hug Poem, Smile, will effortlessly charm the young readers and probably get them to memorise the poem.

I simply adore Tarcan’s illustrations for the book. They easily express and elevate the poems. The light colours, the touch of whimsy in the woodland creatures, the bright splash of colours for nature and emotions, incandescently matched by the poems.

The poems journey through the seasons, from spring right through summer, monsoon, autumn, and winter. Poems of Summer Linger, Boys in Berries, and Spring and the Winter Goblin are particularly enchanting.

The book is a perfect accompaniment to bedtime reading or a reading in the park at a picnic.

The 20 Little Poems for 20 Little Gnomes includes a variety of different poem and rhyme types. It's also beautifully illustrated and children would like to look for all the hidden details. This would be a great poetry introduction for older elementary students.

Thanks to Handersen Publishing and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.