Awards

• CBC Kids Favorites Award Selection
• Junior Library Guild Selection

Overview

Herbert is the politest kid in town. He even has a medal to prove it! But his good manners are put to the test when his afterschool nanny, Ms. Goat, brings home a VERY RUDE garden gnome. Herbert tries to be polite about the inconsiderate imp. But then Ms. Goat gets another gnome . . . and another . . . and another! This is too much for Herbert. He can handle NO MORE GNOMES! But how can he tell that to Ms. Goat without being immensely, impossibly, inexcusably impolite? Find out in this laugh-out-loud story about good intentions and creepy lawn ornaments.

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""A clever twist reveals a humorous solution for Herbert's problem and helps him resolve his struggle between politeness and honesty. Digital illustrations cleverly demonstrate Herbert's growing anxiety while keeping the tone light enough for young readers.""—Booklist

Author Information

Beth Mills had a very boring job that didn't involve any art before she decided she'd much rather draw and write things for kids. Beth studied illustration at the Academy of Art University, where she learned how much she loves creating characters and giving them interesting stories. Beth also likes bright colors, fun shapes, and experimenting with all kinds of art. Her picture book Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen won an ILA's Primary Fiction Honor and the 2019 Writers League of Texas Picture Book Award. Beth lives in Texas with her family and far too many cats and dogs. Beth Mills had a very boring job that didn't involve any art before she decided she'd much rather draw and write things for kids. Beth studied illustration at the Academy of Art University, where she learned how much she loves creating characters and giving them interesting stories. Beth also likes bright colors, fun shapes, and experimenting with all kinds of art. Her picture book Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen won an ILA's Primary Fiction Honor and the 2019 Writers League of Texas Picture Book Award. Beth lives in Texas with her family and far too many cats and dogs.

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