Many moons ago, in a tiny, thatched cottage at the edge of the woods, lived two children named Isaura and Arlo with their hedgehog, Crispin. When their beloved pet becomes ill, Isaura suggests that they seek the magical healing power of gnomes. Convinced this will heal Crispin, the children set off into the woods with humble offerings, hoping to attract the gnomes.

The trick does not seem to work, however, and gnomes are nowhere to be seen despite the children's good intentions. Isaura and Arlo will have to remain hopeful and wish for a magical solution! (From Abrams Books)

Mireille Messier is a children's author of both French and English currently based in Toronto. She has written over twenty books, including The Branch and No Horses in the House!.

Charlotte Parent is a Montreal-based comic artist and illustrator. She has also illustrated Le Premier Arbre de Noël by Ovila Fontaine.