Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion

by Rhonda Paglia, Ratna Kusuma Halim (Illustrator)

Three little gnomes live and work in Grammy's beautiful garden. One day they realize they have a BIG . . .
gnome-sized problem. They scurry around the garden looking for the answer. No luck! They ask their garden friends for help. They don’t have the answer either. What should the gnomes do? Who will help them? Read, "Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion" and find out!

68 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 2014

About the author

Rhonda Paglia has been an independently published author since 2013. Her first book, “The Little Lambs and the Very Special Mission,” is dedicated to and written in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. ALL profits from the sale of the “Little Lambs” book goes to the “Angels in Charge Scholarship” for kids from Newtown (CT) High School. To date, $5,500.00 has been donated, and 4 students have received scholarships. Since the release of her first book, Rhonda, is thrilled and honored to have won several prestigious Indie Author Awards. She is a "Moms Choice Silver Award" recipient for her "Meeda and Me" early / beginner reader picture book series; a 2015 "Inkspokes Select Book Award" recipient for "Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion;" and a 2015 “Gittle List Top 10 Children's Picture Book Award" for "Grammy's Rockin' Color Rap-a-licious Rap." To date, she has authored 10 children's picture books and 2 middle grade non-fiction books.

In a former life, Ms. Paglia was an elementary teacher with the Hermitage School District, Hermitage, PA. She and her husband have three grown children, five grandchildren, and a little pup named Bella. "Grammy Pags," as she is now called, enjoys gardening, tap dancing, yoga, and writing stories for kids! She has authored 10 children's books, 8 of which she has also illustrated. She has recently released an “everyone” travel picture book titled, "A Journey Through Scotland." Ms. Paglia is a member of SCBWI, PennWriters, and WestPA Authors.

Visit Grammy Pags Stories at: www.rhondapagliaauthor.com
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Twitter: Rhonda Paglia @grammypags1
Blog: rhondapaglia.blogspot.com

Reviews

[Jessica Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughters and I enjoyed this story. It is a very creative story with three little gnomes who do not know their names. The story included a little boy who comes in to help the little gnomes after they are brave enough to ask for help. Would recommend this book to all little children.

[Victoria Simcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever wondered what kind of magical events might be going on when no one’s around? Or, has the childlike thought, are gnomes real, ever crossed your mind? Or, perhaps you have wondered if gnomes come out to work and play in your garden in the still of the night. Well, if you’ve ever pondered these thoughts then "Three Little Gnomes and a boy named Orion" is the story for you?

Filled with beautiful illustrations, this children’s short story is a must for fairytale lovers. I really enjoyed this book, with its cute gnomes, creatures and little boy, named Orion. Also, the different font styles throughout added a great touch. There is even a recipe you can make, called Droppin’ Time Stew. This would be the perfect gift for a child and a wonderful bedtime story for parents to read to their children. Great job Rhonda Paglia on coming up this imaginative, magical story.

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhonda Paglia has written the sweetest words to describe the adorable tale of three little gnomes’ dilemma. The busy little gnomes live in the backyard at Papa and Grammy's house. They work hard at every task that they do. The friends they have in their world are kind and helpful but they still can't help them solve their problem. What a special treat the readers will receive at the very end! Ratna Kusuma Halim's illustrations are colorful, detailed, and so beautiful! I loved this book! It opens up lessons of nature, kindness, and problem solving. A wonderful story to start off our spring!

[Carmela Dutra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion, is a sweet, light hearted story. I enjoyed reading it from the gnomes point of view. The illustrations are adorable and professionally done, which really adds to the story. Knowing that the author wrote this for her grandson makes it all the sweeter. A charming bedtime story any child will love.

[Willy Robbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dancing with Gnomes

Orion discovers a way to help three sweet, hard working garden gnomes. They have a huge problem for such little ones. Enjoy a sweet story all ages will enjoy. This book will encourage a little outdoor time discovering nature and the cultivation of imagination.

[Maricel Jiménez Peña · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely and endearing book. Great to read with the wee ones or for beginning readers. The illustrations are very sweet.

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Rhonda Paglia presents a fun story for early readers, "Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion." The gnomes have a busy life in Papa and Grammy's backyard. They have a problem to solve and seek out help from their nature friends. It isn't solved until the day they meet a boy named Orion.
Ratna Kusuma Halim's illustrations are adorable for this easy to read story that I'm sure every child will enjoy.