{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-gnomes-hardcover","title":"Secrets of the Gnomes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRien Poortvliet\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eWil Huygen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnter the magical realm of gnomes with this captivating book that unveils their hidden secrets.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This companion volume to the runaway international bestselling \u003ci\u003eGnomes\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a journey through lush forests, mystical gardens, and cozy underground homes, revealing the fascinating lives of these elusive creatures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The 200 hand-illustrated pages overflow with the authors' on-the-scene sketches and firsthand observations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed Illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e: Beautifully crafted images that bring the gnomes' world to life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntriguing Stories\u003c\/b\u003e: Tales of gnome adventures, wisdom, and folklore. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGnome Lore\u003c\/b\u003e: Insights into gnome culture, habits, and their unique way of life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Gnomes\u003c\/i\u003e, authors Poortvliet and Huygen are invited as more than mere observers. After a meal of mushrooms and cream (which tastes as if it were made of \"everything that light, air, sun, moon, and earth could produce\"), they find that they have been turned into gnomes themselves.... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The authors learn of the tender emotional life of a gnome; they see and diagram the mechanics of ingenious gnome technology; they observe how gnomes administer justice in the wild; they are told how fairy tales first began (Little Red Riding Hood was actually a gnome!); and, best of all, they are allowed to see parts of the gnomes' fabled Secret Book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're a seasoned gnome enthusiast or new to their enchanting world, \u003ci\u003eThe Secrets of the Gnomes\u003c\/i\u003e offers a delightful escape into a land of wonder and imagination. Perfect for readers who love fantasy, nature, and whimsical tales. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRien Poortvliet\u003c\/b\u003e (1932-1995) was a Dutch artist and illustrator best known for his drawings of animals. \u003cb\u003eWil Huygen\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Amersfoort, Holland, in 1923, the seventh of ten children. A physician, children's author, and oil painter, he lived in Holland with his wife until his death in 2009 at 86 years old. Huygen has five grown children of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 12 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48192652476586,"sku":"9781419784637","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1475\/4218\/files\/6YwIsqDE__9781419784637.webp?v=1775787074","url":"https:\/\/wiccancenter.com\/ja\/products\/secrets-of-the-gnomes-hardcover","provider":"Wiccan Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}