Reviews

"My entire family loves Gnomes of the Cheese Forest and Other Poems. It is a rare and marvelous collection, an invitation to fun and wonder. It is book woven with a spell for conjuring delighted smiles. I am glad to have been enchanted."

 - S. D. Smith, author of The Green Ember Series

"Gnomes of the Cheese Forest is about what you’d expect to get if you put The Brothers Grimm, Edward Lear, and Shel Silverstein in a blender."

-James D. Witmer, author of A Year in the Big Old Garden
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"In reading Ken Priebe's Gnomes of the Cheese Forest and Other Poems I was utterly captivated, not only by the eponymous gnomes and other fearsome and forlorn creatures that spring to life in the pages, but also by the heart at the center of the poems. More than once i turned a page laughing, only to be stilled by a quiet gentleness in the next entry. These poems are a delight and a comfort. I can't wait to introduce my favorite kids (and grownups) to my new favorite poet."

 - Laure Hittle, Director of Clearwater Library

"Ken Priebe has written and illustrated a book that works like a box of magic, a bag of candy, a window into a dimension as mad as The Muppet Show, and an escape into playfulness as rewarding for adults as for kids. Parents will recognize wisdom in these preposterous poems, while kids will find a kindred spirit. Until another volume appears, I'll just keep rereading this one."

 - Jeffrey Overstreet, author of The Auralia Thread series



"Man, is this a great collection. The combination of words and pictures is right up there with all the great children’s poetry collections you loved as a youngster. A collection for lovers of Muppets, Carroll, Jack Prelutsky, or really just words in general. Want silliness? Yup. Want whimsy? Check. You will love this book! This book will love you!"

 - Glenn McCarty, author of The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson

"I really enjoyed this book! The illustrations are whimsical, and the poems cover a wide range of styles. Sometimes funny, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes creepy, and sometimes totally absurd! This book is highly recommended for all lovers of delightful verse and appealing illustrations!"

- Galen Fott, Animation Director, BigFott Studios

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