Dear Santa,
I know you’re exceptionally busy tonight, so I’ll get straight to it: thank you very much for sending this book to me at the end of the year! I have to say it was perfect timing! I couldn’t have wished for a better Christmas read.
These are the kind of stories children and adults alike will cherish. They’re wonderfully imaginative, establish colourful characters in a short space and even develop into a fully-fledged narrative by the end of the collection. Somehow, despite the children growing up, there was even time to wrap everything up with a big, festive bow! I reckon you planned that, you big old softie 😉
What I really appreciated was how this was such a beautiful reflection of the Tolkien family. They were close and intimate- really a delightful reflection of the family and a credit to them. Though these had little clues to the outside world and hints at history, this never ventured beyond the personal.
Throughout, I found many of the stories surprisingly moving and thought might just about burst with the cuteness levels. To top it all off, the illustrations and images of the actual letters added a level of sweetness. I really can’t describe how charming they were- but I’m sure you know how talented the Great Polar Bear is already- please send my compliments to him.
As a massive Tolkien fan, I always like the genius writing, but more than that, I was happy to see the inclusion of languages like Arktish and Elvish.
So, thank you again for writing to the Tolkien children all those years ago. Anyway I’ll let you get on- have fun squeezing down all those chimneys.
All my love and merry Christmas,
Orangutan Librarian
PS Please find enclosed, 5/5 bananas:
And some milk and cookies:
So have you read this? Did you enjoy it? Let me know in the comments! And of course, have a lovely Christmas!
I have never seen this book before! I am going to check it out. You keep me in the loop 😦
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Awesome!! I’m glad 🙂
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Lovely review! I’ve heard about this one and MIGHT try to read it today! 😊
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Thank you! I’m glad to hear it 😊
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I loved this book, and when I showed my copy to a friend, she immediately looked into buying a copy for her own kids!
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Ah so glad you loved it too 😊
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Oh, I’ve never heard of this book!! But it sounds so nice. *adds it to TBR* Lovely review! 🙂
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Yay I’m so glad!! 😊 Thank you!
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Love this book! Somehow I hadn’t ever gotten around to reading it until last year, but this year I’m reading it to my kids who absolutely love the North Polar Bear. I think it’s also interesting that there are hints of the global impact of the Great Depression and WWII.
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Oh that’s so lovely!! 😀 Yes I really loved that aspect too! it really made it feel connected to the real world 🙂
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What?! I need this book!!!
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hehe I’m glad to hear it!!
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I had no idea that this book exists definitely adding it to my TBR. Great review 💜💜
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Brilliant! I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you! ❤
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You’re welcome 😀💜💜
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Aw I absolutely love this! Such a perfect post for today. Merry Christmas!! Xx
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Thank you! I’m so glad you thought so! And to you! Xx
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Merry Christmas xo
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And to you! 🙂
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Yes, I did enjoy this. I hope that you have a wonderful holiday, as well!
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Awesome- I’m glad! Thanks- you too!
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Tolkien was so diverse.
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Absolutely!
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This is a beautiful review! You really captured my attention in regards to a book I’ve never heard of before. I’m definitely hoping this is under my tree tomorrow!
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Thank you so much! I’m really glad to hear that!! 😄
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I didn’t know this book existed (but now I do!) I’m really excited, it’s like whole new discovery!! It seems like a beautiful book, I will have to look it up!
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Brilliant!! I’m so glad!! It really is!!
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Sounds like a wondefful book. Wish i had read this “review” of Santa’s writing in time to read it before today!🎄
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It really was!! Ah well I hope you do get the chance to read it at some point 🙂
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Ah, so cute!
Never heard of the book before. What a find! 🙂
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It was 😄 Hope you like it if you check it out!
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I’ve never heard of this book before! And I love the formatting of this post — perfect for Christmas time 😊
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Ah I’m so glad you thought so!! 😄💕
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I read this book last December and truly loved it! Such beautiful letters and pretty drawings – and the book is so lovely! Hard cover, good-quality paper and a beautiful jacket. It really is a great Christmas present 🙂
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Ah I’m so glad!! It really was beautiful! Very much agree! Absolutely!
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Merry Christmas!
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You too!
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I’ve never heard of this book but it sounds perfect for this time of year! Hope you had a lovely Christmas!
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It was! Thank you- you too!
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Such a lovely note to Santa! 😄 I can’t believe this book has escaped my attention for so long with me claiming to be a Tolkien fan – shame on me!! 😂 Thank you for pointing it out, it goes straight to my TBR!!! 😄💕
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hehe thank you!! 😊😊 Ah I also didn’t know about it for ages- I was so excited to check it out! Brilliant- hope you love it!!😄💕
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I love this book so much! The level of detail is extraordinary, down to the stamps Tolkien created. And I love how the stories mature as the children do.
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I’m so glad you do and I totally agree!!
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Lovely review. Sounds like a purchase must!
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Absolutely!
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Great review! Also I love the illustrations at the end of this post 😀 xx
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Thank you so much!! 🙂 xx
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I’ve never heard of this but wooooow it sounds so cute and wonderful!!! And absolutely perfect for that time of the year too hahahah Thanks for sharing!! 😀
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It really is!!! 😄😄😄 hehe yes! You’re welcome!
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