Inspiring Children, and their Families, through Play, Art and Reading. Always, with a love of Nature.

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Have fun family time...enjoying time together playing games & reading stories... 

Our Philosophy:

OUR PHILOSOPHY: SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE.

Why the online store Gnomes & Acorns? Simply, to enable bringing a Waldorf inspired lifestyle into your home. Supporting children and their families. Products are carefully and lovingly selected with these four life philosophy pillars in mind: SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE. Curated collections: Toys and Games. Art, Craft & School Supplies. Books for Baby, Children, Chapter, Craft & Parenting Resource Books. Reusable Zero-waste EcoHome. HolisticHealth Products.

Featured Collections:

Children's Books, Classics:

The definition of a classic children's book can mean many things to different people! By no means is this even close to a complete list of Classic Children's stories. Please let us know of a beloved book you wish we carried. Many original stories are being re-published for a new generation of lucky children.

If a story is still being re-told over a century after original publication, then of course all the Grimm Brother Fairy Tales, and those written by Hans Christian Andersen, and the Fables by Aesop all certainly deserve to be included here! Please view our Fables, Folk and Fairy Tale Books Collection for the selection we carry.

Many books in this collection were originally published, and/or written in the early 1900's. Others, are included because of their import to the world of Children's literature, and enduring love from readers... both young, and old.

All books included here are also listed in our Children's Picture Books Collection, our Board Books for Baby Collection, and our Chapter Books for Older Children Collection. Please view our Books by Elsa Beskow Collection to see all 25 of her beloved books, all originally written between 1897-1949, and all still in publication today. 

 

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Wooden Family Games!

For All Ages! And All Wood! "Have Fun!"
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Winter Wonderland... it's coming!

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THE GOLDEN RULES OF GNOMES:

"1. BE KIND: Always. 2. TELL THE TRUTH: If you can't, it's best to say nothing! 3. BE GENEROUS: Give away your SMILES, your HUGS...sing-a-song, tell-a-story. 4. KEEP TIDY: Keep things in order, and clean. Do your best while still having fun. 5. CELEBRATE EVERY DAY: Enjoy BEAUTY and PEACE. Feel GRATITUDE for the Wonders of life."  Tales of Limindoor Woods.

GNOMES & ACORNS: We bring Waldorf Home!

All our products offered for children have been carefully selected to encourage imaginative play. Many items have been lovingly made with natural products, like untreated wood and wool, using plant dyes. Books offered are chosen for simple texts and magical stories. Many are re-published beloved classic stories. We list our Author/Illustrators and our Brands in the Who We Sell Collection. 

Trusted brands from Mercurius Canada. European wooden toys from Grimm's, Ostheimer, Debresk, Ocamora, Grapat Spain.

Art & School Supplies. Books. Toys and Games. Greeting Cards. Beeswax Candles. Holistic Health. Weleda Baby&Body Products. EcoFriendly Home. Please join our mailing list for 10%off!

Choose a Gift Card, sure to be appreciated anytime. Thank you for shopping our online store.

An effort is made to support Canadian Authors and small Family businesses, Made in Canada. Suggestions are most welcome!

Special orders are no problem! Thank-you for your visit. Please come explore. Nous parlons francais. Merci de nous visiter!

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Inspiring Children, and their Families, through Play, Art and Reading. Always, with a love of Nature.

SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE. We bring Waldorf home!

Carbon-neutral shipping on all orders