Krasnoludek: a gnome tale is a children's picture book about a typical day of a gnome at home in the forest. It is a "quiet" book about the magic and beauty of the woods, with delightful illustrations done in watercolor. Written in gentle rhythms, it's a wonderful book for naptime or bedtime. Many caregivers are also interested in introducing new sounds to their little readers. This book introduces simple Polish words with phonetic pronunciations. The first introduced word is "krasnoludek" [kross-no-LOO-deck], which ...
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Krasnoludek: a gnome tale is a children's picture book about a typical day of a gnome at home in the forest. It is a "quiet" book about the magic and beauty of the woods, with delightful illustrations done in watercolor. Written in gentle rhythms, it's a wonderful book for naptime or bedtime. Many caregivers are also interested in introducing new sounds to their little readers. This book introduces simple Polish words with phonetic pronunciations. The first introduced word is "krasnoludek" [kross-no-LOO-deck], which means gnome in Polish. Krasnoludek: a gnome tale is also a love letter to the woods and the winter season. This book would make a fun gift for both children and adults: Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Advent, Christmas, anyone who loves gnomes, the outdoors, the winter season, has Polish heritage, and for those learning the Polish language. For children ages 9 months to 6 years. And anyone who loves gnomes! Written and illustrated by Matilda Szydagis known for Zelda on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel . About the Author Matilda Szydagis was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago to Polish immigrant parents. Her work includes three award-winning short films ( The Hoosac, The Ruins , The Dam ), feature screenplay Residue (Second Rounder Austin Film Festival 2024), short stories, and a book inspired by her family's immigrant experience. Her picture books include ALL CATS SPEAK POLISH, ALL GNOMES SPEAK POLISH, PENGUIN AND THE CITY , and KRASNOLUDEK: A GNOME TALE . She is an award-winning actress known for Zelda on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel . B.A., Anthropology, University of Chicago. She lives in New York City.
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