The graphic novel for young readers scene is brighter and better with the introduction of a new odd couple—Gnome and Rat. Gnome (white), a quintessential garden gnome with a pointy red hat and long white beard, is full of enthusiasm, if a bit shortsighted. Rat, his roommate, is a spotted and sensible fellow (and decidedly cuter than his real-life counterpart). Five short chapters are peppered with silly dialog and woodland escapades. In one story, Gnome applies hair-growth shampoo with exponential results, causing him to be mistaken as a yeti. After he is rescued by Rat, they celebrate with lily-pad pizza, topped with mushrooms, sausage, and a pinch of cotton candy. Cute, comical illustrations by the author are sprinkled with elementary-age humor. (Ages 5-8)

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.

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.