Charming and Whimsical – A Delightful Read!

I thoroughly enjoyed The Gnomes of Fibberton! It's a beautifully written, heartwarming tale that blends adventure, humor and a touch of magic in a way that's both accessible and enchanting. The quirky gnome characters are full of personality, each with their own unique traits and dilemmas that make them feel like real, lovable beings.

The world of Fibberton is vibrant and imaginative, with detailed descriptions that paint a picture of a whimsical landscape that readers of all ages will appreciate. The pacing is just right, offering enough excitement to keep you turning the pages without feeling rushed.

Parents usually tell such stories to their children to let them follow their calls, like to eat green veggies, clean room, do homework timely, etc... We all heard such horror stories to follow their suites which eventually made us a better human being because even with little lies or dramas, parents always think of the better only, for their children.

My only small critique is that some of the plot points felt a bit predictable, but overall, the book's charm more than makes up for it. This is a perfect read for fans of light fantasy and those looking for a feel-good story. Highly recommend for a cozy afternoon escape!

For me it is 4.5/5.0

I actually really like this book! One thing I want to make sure I note is that the illustrations were great! Mainly what I liked about them was that the gnomes actually resembled gnomes. You'd be surprised at how difficult this can be sometimes! Additionally, the illustrations were very colorful and cartoony, which allows this book to still have a fun and energetic vibe.
As for the story: it was super unique, creative, and made a lot of sense. Written like a classic fairytale or fable, The Gnomes of Fibberton has a clear plot and a magical moral/lesson at the end. I have zero doubt that kids will walk away from this book completely believing in these gnomes, and they will be highly encouraged to be more honest. Additionally, I really liked how the author tied the ending all the way back to the beginning. This really helps to bring the story full-circle and allows every aspect of the book to make complete sense.
All in all, this is an awesome book; bravo!

What could have been a clever and fun little read just needed an extra pass, to secure the polished and perfected feel it deserves. The Gnomes of Fibberton like doing lots of housework, especially if it's something a child said they would do and haven't. But they also have a number attached to every single one of us, which is the ultimate count of fibs we can tell before we get snatched and turned into one of them – and we have no way of knowing that number. So it's a fun demand for us all to tell the truth, and we might as well fulfil our chores while we're at it, is the moral. But the book is just that – oh, and a song. And before the thing bursts into the working lyrics of the Gnomes we get too many internal rhymes, as if the piece wanted to be a verse narrative but just couldn't manage it.

I'd really have liked this a lot if it told us more interesting and coherent things about Fibberton, and if we had either stuck with rhyming text or plain verse while the song was warming up. Also, the match of computerised artwork with awkward choice of font don't make this as visually appealing as it ought to have been. Yes, I can see a minor classic on these pages – given the dust and brush up I envisage for it. And yet at the same time, three and a half stars seems a touch too slender here – so even though I don't break star ratings down below half-stars, this is 3.75. Grr. So four full stars, as seen here, is another of my fibs for my account, but as accurate as I can get.

I liked the idea of a book about fibs but I felt that children getting stolen by gnomes if they fib a secret magic number of times was a little harsh. My 6 and 4 year old didn’t seem to enjoy this one either.

A creative story about the importance of being honest. In this story we find the mysterious Gnomes that hide in the town. They listen and collect the fibs the children tell. The story shows us how even the little lies can lead to giant problems. The illustrations are playful and fun. Your child will love following to see what happens next. Enjoy the adventure and life lessons with your little one.

While this was a cute story, we found the gnomes not so gnomey and more creepy. They look way more like Elves than gnomes. My nephew was excited because he loves gnomes but couldn’t find any in the drawings of the book.
As I said it was a cute story and well laid out.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

What do the gnomes of Fibberton do? Lots of work that children said they did but left undone PLUS collecting all those fibs until it was time to turn the child into a Gnome to spend the days doing all the things thought to have been avoided! Sort of a combination of Aesop's fable and the penances of Pinocchio illustrated with ears like a Belgian Malinois. Cute.
The illustrations by Aadil Khan are delightful, complex, colorful, and fun.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of ANY age including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from The Incomprehensibly Unimaginable Consortium, LLC via NetGalley. Thank you!

The premise and lesson of this book I believe is good, but the execution is lacking. It is a story meant to teach kids not to lie or fib, yet it is very Grimm's Brothers in it's way of doing so. Telling kids they have a secret number of fibs until they become a gnome who has to do other kids work all day, is alittle dark and extreme for a kids book.
Honestly this it not one I would recommend to parents or the families at my library, because I can see how it might cause more problems then help for kids

I understand why this book was written and can definitely be a lighthearted way to talk about the effects of telling lies but it personally wasn’t for me. I don’t want to lie to my kid while teaching them not to lie and so I don’t want him thinking he will get pulled away from his home, forced to live underground, become a gnome and do chores for the rest of his life. Working on these concepts are sometimes so frustrating but this isn’t the way I’ll choose to broach lying and consequences.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest feedback. This is a story that teaches children a lesson on the importance of telling the truth. Very cute read with a very important lesson. Honestly is the best policy!