Santa's Lazy Gnome |The Lazy Alternative to The Elf | Book & Gnome (Argyle or Snowflake))
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- Gnome measures: 5.5 inches wide, 10 inches tall and 15 inches with hat fully extended, 4.7 inches deep. Hardcover Book contains 40 pages single side pages.
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Santa's Lazy Gnome The Stress-Free alternative to the Elf. Bring home the most welcome holiday guest, Santa's Lazy Gnome.
Written by Julie DeForest
Illustrated by Andrew Laitinen
- Specifications: This set includes a hardcover book and a single & bendable hat Gnome.
- Book measures: 8 inches tall and 8 inches wide. 40 pages single side pages.
- Gnome measures: 5.5 inches wide, 10 inches tall and 15 inches with hat fully extended, 4.7 inches deep
Our Santa's Lazy Gnome tradition started a few years ago. Life was busy with 3 little ones, holiday stress and no time for late-night mischief. Our oldest asked for his elf, but life was hectic and we were already sleep-deprived. We had to remind ourselves that Christmas could be magical and fun without added stress. We hope your family enjoys Santa's Lazy Gnome as much as we have! Adorable and easy to maintain. No hide & seek or silly games to keep this Santa helper around. Santa sent The Lazy Gnome to help with the Naughty/Nice list. These mysterious friends report to Santa if you're naughty or nice, even when you're out of sight.
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4.8 out of 5 stars 20
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Santa's is stressed and needed help!

Gnomes just sit around and the elves are very busy doing everything!

They are perfect to watch over!

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- Product Dimensions : 5 x 5 x 0.7 inches; 8 ounces
- Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
- Item model number : SLG_A1
- Department : unisex-child
- Date First Available : October 2, 2018
- Manufacturer : Santa's Lazy Gnome
- ASIN : B07GBR6XBL
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,416,701 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
- #403 in Christmas Collectible Figurines
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Customers find the product cute and engaging. They appreciate its size, sturdiness, and ease of use for parents, teachers, and grandparents. The story is fun and brings the gnome to life. Many find it perfect for adding Christmas cheer without having to move around.
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Customers like the cute gnome. They say it's an alternative to the crazy elf on the shelf, creating cutesy scenes for their kids. The gnome is sturdy and has some holiday magic without having to stress.
"...I loved the way he has the weighted beads that make him stand- he is extremely sturdy and we had no issues with him falling over...." Read more
"Bought this for my nieces. They loved it. The gnome is so cute." Read more
"...report for the say and suddenly my banshee toddler transforms into a sweet, innocent little cherub...." Read more
"...The kids love him and I love him even more. He keeps the holiday magic without the worry of moving him around...." Read more
Customers enjoy the story quality. They find it engaging and fun, with a cute gnome toy that brings the book to life. The gnome transforms into an innocent little cherub, making everyone happy.
"...The holidays are busy. We're all a bit tired. I love the story and the gnome. A very smart tired parent is rejoicing right now...." Read more
"...say and suddenly my banshee toddler transforms into a sweet, innocent little cherub...." Read more
"...The book is fun and the gnome is cute and best of all mommy didn’t need to help find 25 places to hide the elves!" Read more
"...Happy that I switched from the elf this year. The story is really cute also. The fact you don’t have to move him is a parents dream...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. It makes their lives easier, is perfect for kids, teachers, grandparents, and busy moms. They say it makes students feel good and is a perfect solution for tired parents during the holidays.
"Perfect solution for tired parents. Let's be real. The holidays are busy. We're all a bit tired. I love the story and the gnome...." Read more
"This is our second year with "Norman" our lazy gnome. The kids love him and I love him even more...." Read more
"Great for grandparents" Read more
"...The gnome is the perfect Christmas decoration, and is also perfect for the kids. LOVE!" Read more
Customers like the size. They mention it's a good size, well-made, and fits perfectly on the fireplace mantel. The product has beans in its butt, so it sits very well and just sits in one spot and watches.
"...some reviews complaining that he was too small, but he fit perfectly on the fireplace mantel, any larger and we would have had an issue with where..." Read more
"...He just sits in one spot and watches. LOVE IT!!..." Read more
"...Topsy is what our new Christmas friends is named. It’s a good size very well made. Happy with this purchase. Would recommend." Read more
"...was much bigger than expected and has “beans” in his butt so he sits very well!!! Super cute and have been telling all my friends about him!!" Read more
Customers appreciate the product's sturdiness. They say it's easy to set up scenes without moving it around.
"...He sat on our fire place, and moved a tiny bit every night (thanks to my husband)...." Read more
"...They all sit over our stockings, NEVER MOVE, and "call Santa every night!" Love it!" Read more
"I was on board with this idea the minute I read about it. No moving it every night and creating cutesy scenes for my kids? Check...." Read more
"My grandsons loved it. Great story and no need to move him around." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021My kids love Bill, their Lazy Gnome. He sat on our fire place, and moved a tiny bit every night (thanks to my husband). They truly enjoyed having him here this year, and insisted on reading the book over and over. I had Covid over Christmas, and I think Bill kept their spirits up while I couldn't be here. I loved the way he has the weighted beads that make him stand- he is extremely sturdy and we had no issues with him falling over. I read some reviews complaining that he was too small, but he fit perfectly on the fireplace mantel, any larger and we would have had an issue with where to place him. Our only complaint was the wire in the hat, it was difficult to figure out how to bend it to have it look just right. The gnome will be back next year, and even when the kids stop believing we will bring him back as a decoration.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024Bought this for my nieces. They loved it. The gnome is so cute.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023Perfect solution for tired parents. Let's be real. The holidays are busy. We're all a bit tired. I love the story and the gnome. A very smart tired parent is rejoicing right now. Kids are happy, parent is happy, everyone is winning.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022I love him. Remind the kids he's gotta call santa to report for the say and suddenly my banshee toddler transforms into a sweet, innocent little cherub. AND the most Gnomie moves is to maybe lay down for a nap from time to time or switch from the mantle to the Christmas tree. Absolutely the best thing EVER. I recommend him to everyone who is sick of the elf.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022This is our second year with "Norman" our lazy gnome. The kids love him and I love him even more. He keeps the holiday magic without the worry of moving him around. He shows up at our house when the tree goes up. He brings his book with him to remind the kids all the details. They give him a hug and then we place him next to the tree. Done. Perfect. Love him!
This is our second year with "Norman" our lazy gnome. The kids love him and I love him even more. He keeps the holiday magic without the worry of moving him around. He shows up at our house when the tree goes up. He brings his book with him to remind the kids all the details. They give him a hug and then we place him next to the tree. Done. Perfect. Love him!
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022Hopefully, the Lazy Gnome can take the place of The Elf on the Shelf and the older Grandson can read the story to the younger one.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021Oh my. Let me tell you. Not having to move those elves every night was so nice. Told our children that due to COVID the Elves couldn’t go back and forth from there other parents house without constant quarantining. (We are a blended family with kids going back to two different other households.) We explained that to alleviate this issue Santa sent a new helper. Kauku (it’s a Finnish name) will stay here so the Elves could safely stay in the other home without constant quarantine. So in short. Kauku just sits in front of the tv all day everyday and my ex and my girlfriends ex get to move those pesky elves around every night the kids are with them. Worth every penny and like gnomes more the elves anyway.
5.0 out of 5 starsOh my. Let me tell you. Not having to move those elves every night was so nice. Told our children that due to COVID the Elves couldn’t go back and forth from there other parents house without constant quarantining. (We are a blended family with kids going back to two different other households.) We explained that to alleviate this issue Santa sent a new helper. Kauku (it’s a Finnish name) will stay here so the Elves could safely stay in the other home without constant quarantine. So in short. Kauku just sits in front of the tv all day everyday and my ex and my girlfriends ex get to move those pesky elves around every night the kids are with them. Worth every penny and like gnomes more the elves anyway.Gnome greater then Elves.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020My oldest is 14 and I swore I’d never ever do an Elf and all the chaos and work that goes into them, I'm just that mom who has too much in her plate as it is and adding 1 more thing to do every day is just daunting. But you know how it is when your babies are sad that everyone else is looking forward to something that they’re not gonna have/do, and you start to feel just a little guilty for being “lazy” so I was hunting on November 30th for a creepy little elf, but they’re sold out everywhere!! I told my oldest I should just do “Gnome in our Home” and while searching for a new magical gnome I stumbled across this listing!! Absolutely genius! I paid the extra 3$ to have it delivered the same day and my kids woke up today so surprised!! They love “Peter Gnome” and this “lazy mom” couldn’t be more happy to have found other parents like her!
My oldest is 14 and I swore I’d never ever do an Elf and all the chaos and work that goes into them, I'm just that mom who has too much in her plate as it is and adding 1 more thing to do every day is just daunting. But you know how it is when your babies are sad that everyone else is looking forward to something that they’re not gonna have/do, and you start to feel just a little guilty for being “lazy” so I was hunting on November 30th for a creepy little elf, but they’re sold out everywhere!! I told my oldest I should just do “Gnome in our Home” and while searching for a new magical gnome I stumbled across this listing!! Absolutely genius! I paid the extra 3$ to have it delivered the same day and my kids woke up today so surprised!! They love “Peter Gnome” and this “lazy mom” couldn’t be more happy to have found other parents like her!
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