Books with author Dawn R. Paul

Gnomeling is a family-friendly middle grade fantasy novel about a young gnome who must take on a mission, so that if he succeeds, he may become a guardian over the young human, Zach. Light hearted and fun, this book puts Christian against nature's elements to overcome his emotions to succeed.From the Back Cover: "Living a quiet and protected life amongst the books with his family, Christian Tompta begins to feel a stirring for adventure like those he’s read about. As his thirteenth birthday draws near, gnome culture dictates that he must complete a quest to earn his mystical shoes and conical hat - if he wants to become a human guardian, the most elite of gnome jobs. Protecting a human has been Christian’s dream for as long as he can remember, but now as the date looms closer, anxiety and fear begin to take hold of him. Christian knows that the assignment will be dangerous, and he will be alone. What will his charge be? Will he be able to complete his mission? Or will he freeze from fear, panic and fail? Join Christian on his adventure to find the answers to these questions and more."

Christian Tompta, a young gnomeling who is just coming into his magic, must journey back through the wilds of the Ohio countryside to get home. More confident and stinky after completing his mission, he must face new perils as he makes his way through the wet and cold of Autumn in jungle grass that hasn't yet died. What will he face as he treks? Will the journey home be as scary as the journey out? Will his new friend rejoin him? Or will he once again be all alone and have to face terrible fear?

Christian has done it again. This is one gnomeling who keeps messing up-even when he's trying to do well! Can a gnomeling ever get a break?In book 3 of "The Tales of Christian Tompta," Papa joins Christian as he journeys to Joddeburg, the gnome village. While traveling, they meet up with old friends, greet new gnomes, see how different their lives could be, and explore the renowned Gnomympic Games! Who will compete? Will the Gnome Council find out about his latest caper? What disasters will Christian face this time? Will he finally earn his mystical shoes and conical to become a human guardian, or will he give up all he has worked toward, and go home?

Meet Christian Tompta...because everyone should have a gnome friend! Based off the novel, "Gnomeling," this picture book tells a slightly different and shorter story geared at children 3-8 years old. Longer than a classic picture book at 40 pages, there is much information about the world in which Christian Tompta lives. Perfect for a younger sibling while the older is reading the novel. The "Gnomeling" Companion Coloring and Activity Book works well with both books.

Oh thistle-stickers! Christian Tompta, the gnomeling, has conquered his fear time and again-even going so far as to save the gnome village of Joddeburg from certain catastrophe. The Gnome Council has granted him the position of gnome guardian, and now all he has left to do is retrieve his mystical shoes and conical from the Cobbler in the Midnight Forest. It should be an easy journey, right? Join Christian as he eagerly awaits his final destination in this exciting conclusion to "The Tales of Christian Tompta!"

Living a quiet and overprotected life on the bookshelves of a human home, Christian Tompta is informed it is his time to complete an important mission. The young gnome's little sister annoys him, he hasn't mastered two of his magical talents yet, and he doesn't even know what his third special talent will be. Nearing his thirteenth birthday, he feels the pressure of crossing the threshold into manhood and doesn't know if he has what it takes to earn his mystical shoes and conical to become the human guardian he wants to be. Join Christian on an exciting adventure as he journeys away from home and into the wilds of Ohio!

Christian Tompta, a young gnomeling, must once again battle nature's elements and pitfalls as he crosses the Ohio countryside. More confident this time, but more stinky, and still developing his magical abilities, he must face new perils. What will he encounter upon his trek this time? Will his new friend rejoin him? Or will he be alone? Can he make it home alive?

Oh thistle-stickers! Christian Tompta, the gnomeling, has conquered his fear time and again-even going so far as to save the gnome village of Joddeburg from certain catastrophe. The Gnome Council has granted him the position of gnome guardian, and now all he has left to do is retrieve his mystical shoes and conical from the Cobbler in the Midnight Forest. It should be an easy journey, right? Join Christian as he eagerly awaits his final destination in this exciting conclusion to "The Tales of Christian Tompta!"

Join Seemore Skinless, an audacious skeleton how-it-all, on an incredible tour of the human body! This fascinating new book is packed with amazing information, amusing activities, and quirky tips! Prepared in consultation with medical experts, this book has four detailed sections, which enable you to find out about body mechanics, learn the names of all your body parts, see how your body grows changes, and ages, and discover how to keep your body in tip-top condition. Mischievous Seemore helps children to uncover facts, useful body tips, and animated answers to their most challenging questions, such as "How do bones repair themselves?" and "Why don't you bleed when you get your hair cut?" From head to toe, both inside and out, you'll discover that no body is ordinary or boring. If you want to become a proud body owner, then this book is for you.

In installment three of "The Tales of Christian Tompta" series, Christian's father joins him on an adventure to the gnome village of Joddeburg. The poor gnomeling runs into more misadventures when all he's ever dreamed of is to become a human's guardian. Will he ever receive his mystical shoes and conical? Join Christian to see if he can graduate from gnomeling to gnomeleur!