The Wonky Gonks

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The Wonky Gonks is a bright, bouncy tale with plenty of silly trollish charm and a reassuring message about caring for nature and treating others kindly. Giddy’s magical mishaps give younger children plenty to giggle at, while grown-ups may appreciate the gentle reminder that even very old gonks still have rules to follow. Best suited to shared reading with pre-school and early-years children.

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What is The Wonky Gonks about?

The Wonky Gonks are a quirky group of trolls who protect the forest. When Giddy the Gonk turns 500 and receives his magic gem, he can't wait to try it out. But Giddy forgets the gonk golden rules: to protect the forest and be kind! This funny story encourages children to respect their environment and reinforces the message to be kind to others.

About the author

Rosie Greening is a much-loved children's author from the UK. She has written lots of fun and imaginative books, including the popular 'Never Touch a...' series. Rosie enjoys creating stories that make children laugh and help them discover the joy of reading. Her books are filled with colourful characters and exciting adventures.

Discussion ideas around The Wonky Gonks

Giddy’s choices: Why do you think Giddy is so eager to use his magic gem, and what might he learn from what happens?

The golden rules: Which of the gonk golden rules seems most important to you, and how could you follow it in your own day?

Looking after the forest: What might happen if nobody cared for the forest, and what could people do to help protect it?

Being kind: How can the gonks show kindness when someone makes a mistake or causes trouble?