Jerome the Gnome's Garden Adventure

By Donna Russo

Nature has so much to teach us…naturally!

Jerome the gnome is eager to learn from the school of nature, right in his backyard on the estate he lives on with his family. Our explorer Jerome has just one question to ask everyone he meets. “What can you teach me today?” He certainly learns a lot and shares lessons such as…overcoming obstacles…being part of a flock…self respect …your heart song…loyalty and friendship…and much more. On Jerome’s adventure, you too will learn that there are magical answers everywhere…you just have to ask!

This is a wonderful book for young readers, or anyone of any age, who loves gnomes and nature. It is a story geared towards helping children navigate growing up in these unique times. Perfect as a bedtime story! Your child will want to hear the story over and over again, while enjoying the story coming alive through the beautifully illustrated pages.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Release date: Nov 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9781977270351

Donna Russo

Donna Russo is a professional graphic designer and illustrator. She is also a spiritual teacher, specializing in helping highly sensitive people thrive in a challenging world.   

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Foreword

Jerome the Gnome's Garden Adventure

Foreword

Dear Gentle Reader,

Jerome the Gnome is real.

I was sitting on a rock in a creek on 4th of July in Woodstock, New York with a sketchbook in hand. An image of a tree house came to mind, which I began to draw. It took about an hour and just when I thought I was done, I heard a voice instructing me to draw a frog. I questioned the voice asking why a frog? How does that fit into this picture?

Reluctantly, I drew the frog. Just as I finished sketching such a slimy creature, a couple waded past me and commented Oh, look at that little frog. I looked and there was a frog sitting next to me the whole time, staring quietly at me, which I had not noticed before. I had a funny feeling my Life had just taken a new turn. And so it began. The