This is a cute story about a young girl who only wants one thing for Christmas. She wants a gnome, a real life gnome. She wants a friend that she can do everything with and tell everything too. Her grandparents help her by building a miniature /dollhouse, gnome-sized furniture, a little quilt and clothes so the gnome will have his own space and things. When Christmas morning arrives, Tess runs into the room to see her gnome, but instead she gets a surprise. What a great story to read to children who are expecting to get certain things from Santa. You may not get exactly what you asked for, but it may still be what you wanted or needed. The illustrations are wonderful. They are bright, colourful and cute to look at. A definite book to add to a family holiday library.

There is so much to love about this book! The protagonist, Tess, wants a real-life gnome for Christmas. Her grandparents help her by building a miniature dwelling with gnome-sized furniture and knitting outfits to welcome the gnome. When Christmas comes, Tess wakes up to encounter a surprise. I thought I would be heartbroken, but the end is delightful.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ebook for review. Great book with cute illustrations. Recommended for your little one.

I loved this book, it's a beautiful story of friendship and hope in the run up to Christmas. The illustrations really invite you into the magical world in the story and you find yourself hoping that Tess will get her gnome for Christmas.