A Garden Home for Normy the Gnome - Cindy L Shirley

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A Garden Home for Normy the Gnome - Cindy L Shirley


 A garden home for Normy, the Gnome by Cindy L. Shirley, tells the story of Miss Margaret Taylor and her lovely garden full of bright flowers and green shrubs and beautiful Roses. Miss Margaret loved working in her garden, and her trusty dog Daisy was always by her side. When they go to the store, they come across an old garden gnome that has been thrown in the trash. Miss Margaret and Daisy decide to take him home with them, and Daisy seems quite attached to the gnome. Soon strange things happen around the home that Miss Margaret can’t explain. Nevertheless, she gives the gnome a fresh coat of paint, and a smile then puts him in her garden after naming him Normy. That night Daisy stays outside with Normy, and when she checks on the two, Miss Margaret is treated to a magical sight.

A garden home for Normy the Gnome by Cindy L. Shirley is a story that teaches about love and caring for one’s environment, taking care of our gardens and our pets. It also addresses the theme of recycling – one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. By taking the old gnome home with her and giving him a fresh coat of paint and a friend in Daisy, she has given new meaning to what someone saw as trash. The book is brightly and beautifully illustrated and will give younger readers immense pleasure to look at. The illustrations also complement the story and add to the message that is conveyed. 



I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

"Thank you for the wonderful review! I appreciate your kind words and understanding of the concept behind the story". Cindy L Shirley

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