The Gnomes of Wondergarten
by Nathaniel Santa Cruz
From the publisher
The Gnomes of Wondergarten is a collection of seasonal short stories following Hamilton, a young squirrel who finds a home among a community of gnomes and fairies.
What The Gnomes of Wondergarten is recognised for
Hidden gem
Rated 4.75 or better from between 20 and 350 ratings, with at least 15 written reviews — adored by the people who found it, but nowhere near a chart. Kept rare on purpose.
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Good for
Collections The Gnomes of Wondergarten landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 42 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 42 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 49 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great for car ridesTop5
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- “It’s such a sweet calming listen for our long distance car rides.”
- “My kids are 4, 3 and 1 and it’s our go to when we’re driving and the kids just love it.”
- Parents enjoy it too5
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- “My kids and I love listening to this as we drive around, we got in the car this morning to go to school and they all chanted together “gnomes!”
- “My daughter and I binged the first four and are already working on our second listen.”
- Kids ask to replay it4
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- “My two year old daughter begs for “more more” every time one finishes.”
- “I have a feeling these will be listed to over and over again at my house!”
- Great voices & acting3
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- “Everything - from the world, to the music, to the cadence of the narration… What Wondergarten is doing is in the same class as Disney and Mr.”
- “The stories are wonderful to begin with but the narration and music along with them make them absolutely magical!”
- High production quality3
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- “I found this podcast through Instagram and it’s great to see a real life, talented person making high quality children’s content.”
- “So well produced!”
- Works for mixed ages2
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- “The touching stories that we as a whole family wish were longer are adored in our home.”
- “It’s relaxing to listen to for all ages.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop27
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- “We love this podcast and love listening to the beautiful stories.”
- “What’s more, these stories share tender lessons that resonate (no matter your age) and music that will seep into your soul!”
- Original songs & music21
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- “What’s more, these stories share tender lessons that resonate (no matter your age) and music that will seep into your soul!”
- “The creative writing and amazing music is so enjoyable and fun!”
- Imagination & creativity11
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- “The most beautiful, magical podcast for young children and a pleasure to listen, even as an adult.”
- “The creative writing and amazing music is so enjoyable and fun!”
- Animals & nature3
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- “Thank you for creating such a wonderful story full of beauty, kindness, and hope that is rooted in nature.”
- “My toddler and I have had loads of conversations about the changes of the season, baking, nature and all sorts of other topics flowing from listening to this, it’s inspired art…”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- CalmingTop7
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- “It’s relaxing to listen to for all ages.”
- “It’s such a sweet calming listen for our long distance car rides.”
- Engaging4
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- “Completely captivates my littles!”
- “My fussy twins in the backseat turned silent and I could tell they were captivated by the music and calm story.”
- Heartfelt4
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- “The touching stories that we as a whole family wish were longer are adored in our home.”
- “It’s such a sweet calming listen for our long distance car rides.”
- Wholesome3
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- “So clean, fun, wholesome and entertaining.”
Who's actually listening
From the 5 reviews that name a child's age.
- Babies & toddlers3
- Preschool (3-5)1
- Early elementary (6-8)1
- Teens (13+)1
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About The Gnomes of Wondergarten
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
The Gnomes of Wondergarten is a collection of seasonal short stories following Hamilton, a young squirrel who finds a home among a community of gnomes and fairies. Originally created for the Wondergarten Early Childhood Curriculum, these stories are free of dark or frightening themes, focusing instead on enriching the lives of children with goodness and beauty. With rich language, original music, and endearing characters worthy of imitation, The Gnomes of Wondergarten invites young listeners to enter a world of childhood imagination.
Parent reviews (49)
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Beautiful Music and Stories for Children and Adults
We love this podcast and love listening to the beautiful stories. Thank you for creating such a wonderful story full of beauty, kindness, and hope that is rooted in nature.
mramsey128 · Sep 2026
Waldorf Wonder & Wisdom
The world of Wondergarten is a haven for the growing hearts and minds of children. What’s more, these stories share tender lessons that resonate (no matter your age) and music that will seep into your soul! Our family is so thankful for this beautiful, fun, and deeply GOOD content. Thank you, Nathaniel Santa Cruz and company!
thelittlefur · Aug 2026
Magical, whimsical stories of friendship and generosity
The most beautiful, magical podcast for young children and a pleasure to listen, even as an adult. Recommend listening from the beginning so you can get to know the characters.
Wildmountaingirl · Aug 2026
Incredible
The touching stories that we as a whole family wish were longer are adored in our home. The creative writing and amazing music is so enjoyable and fun! I look forward to hearing these stories just as much as my children do. The characters are so happy, motivating, and inspiring with lots of cozy comfort all in one place.
Missmac94 · Aug 2026
A wonderful production.
It’s relaxing to listen to for all ages. I found this podcast through Instagram and it’s great to see a real life, talented person making high quality children’s content. Especially for free!
Janee M. · Jul 2026
Absolutely delightful!
What a wonderfully cozy listen! Makes you want to sit by a fire on a rainy day and drink a cup of tea
BridgetMPK · Jul 2026
So Glad We Found This
Our family enjoys listening together! It’s such a sweet calming listen for our long distance car rides. Our 13 year old down to our 1 year old loves them. My husband even sheds a tear every once in a while—such solid truth nested in the sweetest stories.
candygurlv · Jun 2026
Unbelievable
We are beyond grateful for this unbelievably sweet and fun children’s series. Nathaniel Santa Cruz is a true creative genius. I have a sense of sadness to think the series might be over after summer! It’s the only series we listen to now .
mossgal · Jun 2026
Questions parents ask
What age is The Gnomes of Wondergarten for?
The Gnomes of Wondergarten doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 1–8-year-olds, most often babies & toddlers and preschool (3-5).
How long are The Gnomes of Wondergarten episodes?
Most episodes run about 14 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is The Gnomes of Wondergarten any good?
It holds 5.0 out of 5 from 295 ratings, with 49 written parent reviews, which works out to an A+ on our scale.
Is The Gnomes of Wondergarten appropriate for kids?
The Gnomes of Wondergarten is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as calming, engaging, heartfelt.
Where can I listen to The Gnomes of Wondergarten?
The Gnomes of Wondergarten is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend The Gnomes of Wondergarten?
The point that comes up most is "great for car rides" — mentioned in 5 of the 42 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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Summer: Chapter 12 - The Rose Ceremony, Part 2
Aug 17, 2026 · 26 min
In which Petipom is ready to leave the garden. Then, during the announcement, Eliza agrees to join him. After the rose ceremony, each of the gnomes give Petipom a special gift and then he flies away with Eliza. Hamilton begins writing The Gnomes of Wondergarten until the woodpecker returns, which he sends away again. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 12 - The Rose Ceremony, Part 1
Aug 13, 2026 · 15 min
In which Petipom begins to yearn for something beyond the garden. After speaking with Eliza and walking with Puddleblume, Petipom is ready to begin his journey. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 11 - Summer Goodbye
Aug 6, 2026 · 18 min
In which the primas enjoy a morning at the beach together. Then after everyone else arrives, beach day festivities carry on into the evening. Seated around a bonfire, everyone shares a bittersweet sentiment about summer ending, and after singing about what they will miss, they bid summer goodbye. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 10 - Happy Tomatoes
Jul 30, 2026 · 16 min
After finding Citrine giving a ripening lesson to the corps fairies, Petipom discovers Rutabug doesn't like to eat his tomatoes. But after trying Petipomʼs pizza, and later, Rubyʼs salsa, Rutabug changes his mind and decides that tomatoes are alright. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 9 - The Wheat Harvest
Jul 23, 2026 · 17 min
Rutabug watches the sunrise before calling everyone to the wheat harvest. The gnomes cut and clear, the fairies thresh, while Hamilton and Morrison grind at the mill wheel. Pearl and Puddleblume sit with Tourmaline and make the first loaf of bread together. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 8 - The Birthday Balloon
Jul 16, 2026 · 24 min
In which, after a morning filled with fruit festivities, Petipom makes a birthday wish to have his friends join him in the sky. Amethyst suggests they make a birthday balloon. The gnomes then make his wish come true by building it. Then, together, inside the birthday balloon, they watch fairyworks. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 7 - Swimming Day
Jul 9, 2026 · 17 min
In which Thumbkin discovers that his friends donʼt like to get wet. So while Hamilton, Morrison, and Rutabug sit on a potato boat, everyone else goes swimming until Petipom looses his hat. Diving for it, he hears singing under the water. Curious to hear the music, the others finally join. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 6 - The Black Beauty
Jul 2, 2026 · 12 min
In which, after Hamilton gets a canning lesson from Rutabug and Thumbkin, Petipom discovers a giant zucchini. Then, rolling it down to the creek, they discover it floats, which Rutabug has the bright idea of transforming it into a ship they appropriately call, The Black Beauty .
Summer: Chapter 5 - The Oak Tree
Jun 25, 2026 · 20 min
In which Hamilton leads everyone on a small adventure outside the garden to his old home, a great oak tree. Upon returning, Hamilton realizes that a house is not a home, but the people are. Grateful for his friends, and his new home, they all spend the night together singing around the campfire. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 4 - Summer's Day
Jun 18, 2026 · 21 min
In which everyone gathers on the grassy knoll to watch the sunrise. After the Prince of Summer arrives in his castle in the sky, the summer games begin. Hamilton wins the ground events and, though Eliza comes very close, Citrine wins the flying events. The longest day ends with a bonfire. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 3 - The Strawberries
Jun 11, 2026 · 19 min
Petipom discovers Tourmaline eating the green strawberries and cannot get her to stop. Then the corps fairies try, but that does not work. Finally, Pearl comes and teaches her how to be patient, then walks them over to Ruby, who ripened all the strawberries ready for eating. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/
Summer: Chapter 2 - The Dandelion
Jun 4, 2026 · 15 min
In which Hamilton learns what makes a good gardener and helps Rutabug weed the garden. When the gnomes discover a dandelion, Emerald convinces them to let it be. Later, after Tourmaline accidentally breaks a stem, Morrison turns it into a trumpet that they all play together. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/