Curiosity becomes action
A hidden-world adventure built around invention and discovery.
Hardcover casewrap 6 × 9 in.
A rhyming picture-book adventure
One small step. One hidden world. One very big idea.
Gromasand the Gobbledygooks
Deep beneath an ordinary apartment floor, a hidden community’s power is running out. Gromas has one plan, one impossible deadline—and a whole lot of curious Gobbledygooks ready to build.
- Ages 4–8
- 32 pages
- Premium color
- 6 × 9 in. hardcover or paperback
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Beneath the floorboards
What if a single footstep could save an entire hidden world?
The Gobbledygooks’ Great Power Supply is fading fast. With time running out, Gromas and clever Chet rally the crew to build the Spinette—and transform ordinary footsteps into extraordinary energy.
Told in lively rhyme and filled with whimsical wordplay, teamwork, toast, and invention, the story celebrates curiosity, ingenuity, perseverance, and the thrill of solving a problem together.
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A first step into Gromas’s world
Four current v3 sample spreads from the 32-page book. Swipe on mobile or scroll to explore.
Gromas gathers the hidden community and reveals that the Great Power Supply is nearly gone.
Chet’s Spinette promises to turn an unnoticed human footstep into a much-needed charge.
The grid is ready—but no machine can help until someone upstairs takes a step.
One step becomes four, the hidden wires begin to glow, and a whole world comes back to life.
Meet Gromas
A promise-keeper with a plan
When the lights begin to dim, Gromas does what good leaders do: he tells the truth, listens to a clever idea, and gets everyone moving in the same direction.
Teamwork wins
Every Frontliner, Electrician, and Lookout has a part to play.
Made to read aloud
Playful rhyme and Gobbledygook words invite everyone to join in.
Two premium-color editions
Choose hardcover or paperback
Both Lulu editions pair the compact read-aloud size with full-page art, premium color, coated paper, and a matte cover.
- Format
- Hardcover or paperback
- Trim size
- 6 × 9 inches
- Length
- 32 illustrated pages
- Interior
- Premium color
- Paper
- 80# white coated
- Cover
- Matte finish
Hardcover ISBN 978-0-557-96712-4. Paperback ISBN 978-0-557-96628-8. Each copy is printed to order by Lulu.
Meet the authors
Two good friends. One wonderfully strange world.
Thomas Raymond Goetz and William James Pahos are good friends with a shared passion for storytelling, learning, and creative thinking. Together, they created Gromas and the Gobbledygooks—a playful read-aloud adventure about curiosity, teamwork, and what can happen when a big problem meets an imaginative idea.
Co-author
Thomas Raymond Goetz
Co-author
William James Pahos
Before you order
Good things to know
The premium hardcover and paperback editions are available through Lulu, with printing and fulfillment handled on demand.
Which formats can I order?
The premium-color hardcover is available for $34.99. The premium-color paperback is priced at $16.99 and is available now.
Where will checkout happen?
On the verified Lulu Bookstore product page. Bygoetz does not collect or store your payment details.
How will printing and shipping work?
Each copy will be printed to order. Lulu will show the current production, shipping, tax, and delivery estimates during checkout.
Is this the final book artwork?
The page uses the production v3 cover artwork and sample interior spreads submitted to Lulu. We have ordered a physical proof so the printed result can receive one final quality check.
The adventure is ready
Take the first step with Gromas.
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