Christiane Lesch – illustratör

Little Tatatuck is a gnome who dreams of working in the crystal caves, but he is small and not very strong. The head gnome tells Tatatuck that he must journey over seven mountains to the highest cave on Crystal Mountain and bring back a crystal to achieve his dream. Many gnomes have embarked on this journey before, but none have returned. Tatatuck encounters many adventures on his quest. He gathers treasures and friends along the way, faces many hazards, and develops courage and strength on the journey. This is a delightful tale masterfully told by renowned storyteller Jakob Streit.Children in Class 1 of Steiner-Waldorf schools will especially delight in these tales, but they will be loved by older children too.

A collection of charming illustrated stories children will love to have read to them again and again, from master storyteller Jakob Streit. This book includes all of Jakob Streit's gnome and troll stories: Liputto, Little Gnome Tenderroot, Puck the Gnome and Tatatuck's Journey to Crystal Mountain. The stories encourage children to care for the Earth as they follow the adventures of Little Gnome Tender-root as he learns about all the beings in his world, or journey with Tatatuk as he finds friends who help him climb Crystal Mountain. This sparkling collection shares tales of courage, friendship, tolerance, overcoming fear, laughter and kindness. A wonderful resource for parents and teachers that will enrich any storytime.