{"product_id":"krasnoludek-matilda-szydagis-9798866625062","title":"Krasnoludek: a gnome tale: (Bilingual English and Polish): A Dual Language Fun Children's Picture Book","description":"\u003ci\u003eKrasnoludek: a gnome tale\u003c\/i\u003e is a children's picture book about a typical day of a gnome at home in the forest. It is a \"quiet\" book about the magic and beauty of the woods, with delightful illustrations done in watercolor. Written in gentle rhythms, it's a wonderful book for naptime or bedtime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany caregivers are also interested in introducing new sounds to their little readers. This book introduces simple Polish words with phonetic pronunciations. The first introduced word is \"krasnoludek\" [krahss-no-LOO-deck], which means gnome in Polish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKrasnoludek: a gnome tale\u003c\/i\u003e is also a love letter to the woods and the winter season. This book would make a fun gift for both children and adults: Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Advent, Christmas, anyone who loves gnomes, the outdoors, the winter season, has Polish heritage, and for those learning the Polish language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor children ages 9 months to 6 years. And anyone who loves gnomes! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten and illustrated by Matilda Szydagis who plays Zelda on \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatilda Szydagis\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago to Polish immigrant parents. Her work includes three award-winning short horror films, one-act plays, essays, short stories, and a book inspired by her family's immigrant experience. Her picture books include ALL CATS SPEAK POLISH, PENGUIN AND THE CITY, and KRASNOLUDEK: A GNOME TALE. She is an award-winning actress who plays Zelda on \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e. B.A., Anthropology, \u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Chicago. She lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matilda Szydagis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 886662506X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798866625062\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Matilda Szydagis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44756885602559,"sku":"9798866625062","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0dede025-ea3e-4e4b-b14f-d6380f29a0b4.jpg?v=1706594073","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/krasnoludek-matilda-szydagis-9798866625062","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}