Beth Mills
No More Gnomes
Herbert is the politest kid in town. He has a medal and everything!
But when Ms. Goat, his neighbor and after-school babysitter, starts collecting garden gnomes, things take a turn for the worse. Those gnomes won’t stop staring at him. How rude!
But when Ms. Goat, his neighbor and after-school babysitter, starts collecting garden gnomes, things take a turn for the worse. Those gnomes won’t stop staring at him. How rude!
How can Herbert tell Ms. Goat the truth about how he feels about the gnomes without hurting her feelings?
A laugh-out-loud story about good intentions and creepy lawn ornaments!
Carolrhoda Books
Picture Book
Age 5+
32 pp | US$ 18.99
hc | 229 x 280 mm
Publication: September 2025
Author & Illustrator: Beth Mills
All rights available, excl. Chinese (simpl. & compl.), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
- Look inside
- Book trailer
- Charming animal characters
- A wonderful follow-up to Beth's debut picture book 'Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen'
- Will appeal to fans of 'Creepy Carrots' by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown
Awards
- Awards
“A clever twist reveals a humorous solution for Herbert’s problem and helps him resolve his struggle between politeness and honesty. Digital illustrations cleverly demonstrate Herbert’s growing anxiety while keeping the tone light enough for young readers.”—Booklist, 14 August 2025
By the same author and illustrator