ABOUT THE BOOK

In her picture book debut, author Becky Bell takes young readers into the magical, whimsical world of Fibberton. Much like Aesop’s fables, The Gnomes of Fibberton is a story about a faraway place where mysterious gnomes keep track of the lies, half-truths, and tall tales of the children throughout the world. 

In the hidden world of Fibberton, a story unfolds about the importance of being honest and how even a small lie can cause big problems, teaching kids why it’s important to always tell the truth. Just like Aesop’s fables taught lessons long ago, this book helps young readers understand why honesty matters in a fun and magical way.

As an added bonus, the book includes a QR code that will direct young readers and their parents to a fun song recorded by the gnomes themselves! 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Becky Bell embodies the essence of dedication, nurturing, and strong moral values. A devoted mother to three young children, she embraces the rewarding challenge of homeschooling, guiding her children through their formative years with care and wisdom.

Celebrating twenty years of marriage, Becky has cultivated a family life rooted in love and partnership. Her active involvement in various homeschooling groups reflects her commitment to educational excellence and community engagement.

Becky is deeply integrated into her church community, living out the Christian virtues of faith, forgiveness, charity, and service. Her life’s work is a testament to her belief in the power of faith and family, and her writings often draw from these rich experiences, offering inspiration and guidance to her readers. 

Becky also served as an HR director/business administrator for a decade and volunteered as an American Sign Language interpreter for several years in her church. 

She and her family live in Virginia. 

TALKING POINTS

• How to guide our children in understanding right from wrong in a society where truth is often blurred
• How parents can use literature to reinforce important values like honesty and integrity
• How illustrated children’s books can be a powerful conversation driver by sparking a child’s imagination to think about the importance of moral and ethical behavior
• How to capture children’s imagination and teach values in an entertaining way (including the role Becky’s own children played in the creation of Fibberton)
• How to incorporate picture books into your homeschool, no matter your children’s age
• How a magical world can teach real-life lessons
• How children’s literature has built on the success of classic moral fables, such as Aesop and The Brothers Grimm
• How TGOF addresses an issue often missing in today’s children’s literature

TIMELY TIE-INS

November

• National Child Mental Health Month
• National Author’s Day – 1
• National Family Literacy Day – 1
• National Parents as Teachers Day – 8
• National Young Readers Week
• National Young Readers Day – 14