I am a big fan of gnomes, the first gnome book "The Complete Gnomes" is a favorite of mine, and I have wanted to add the pop-up version for a long time. There is a good concise mixture of the vast gnome lore to be found in the original book, and the pop-ups really help to bring the wee folk to life. The illustrations are adorable, a mixture of realism and fantasy that is just right. My favorite movable is the spread of gnomes at play, on the swings and playing tug-of-war in the garden, wish I could join in the fun! ( )