Gnome and Rat

Author Lauren Stohler

Grades 1-4 Ages 6-9

Readers will get a kick out of the whimsical and hilarious everyday shenanigans of best friends, Gnome and Rat, in the first book of this new early graphic novel series.

"[Mo] Willems fans appreciate expertly crafted comedy, and this endearing early graphic novel has some of the best. . . . The illustrations burst with color and exuberance."—The New York Times

Gnome and Rat are best friends who live together in a charming forest. Rat enjoys drinking tea and finishing crossword puzzles. And Gnome... well, Gnome likes to polish his pointy red hat and eat delicious sausages.

Join these funny friends on their various adventures, whether it's celebrating Hat Day, perfecting magic tricks, or tracking down a new signature hat for Gnome. Whatever their antic, these two know exactly how to have a good time: with each other.

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780593487815
Hardcover 9780593487822
Hardcover Library Binding 9780593487839
eBook 9780593487846

State Awards

Missouri

2024, Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List, Selection

Texas

2024, Texas Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, Selection

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