Placerville Gnomey
The Gnomes of Placerville
'Twas the Night Before Gnomemas
A Gnome for Your Home
In 1849 miners flocked to what is now Placerville, California in search of gold. Before the prospectors arrived, the forests and streams were home to little curious gnomes. Throughout the town's history, these gnomes have hidden in plain sight and delighted in the antics of humans. In modern times, the gnomes of Placerville have come out of hiding and can be found people-watching on Main Street. The Gnomes of Placerville is a book written and illustrated by C. Thompson to work in tandem with the small clay gnomes she has hidden around Placerville, California for years. These gnomes, and their exploits can be found on social media by searching the hashtag #PVGnomey.
This book is a re-telling of the classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore and features the Gnomes that inhabit Placerville, California. In 1849 miners flocked to what is now Placerville, California, in search of gold. Before the prospectors arrived, the forests and streams were home to little curious gnomes. Throughout the town's history, these gnomes have hidden in plain sight and delighted in the antics of humans, borrowing items from them to decorate their homes, and living in unused space. In modern times, the gnomes of Placerville have come out of hiding and can be found people-watching on Main Street, or wherever large crowds gather.
This coloring and activity book is filled with tiny, friendly gnomes! Join the gnomes of Placerville as they frolic through mushrooms, explore crystal forests, hang out with their gnome friends, and go about their daily lives.This book has 70 pages full of coloring, maze, word search, and crossword puzzle fun!