Do you know there is a worldwide day of appreciation
for the works of J.R.R. Tolkien – a reading day?
O.K. I should have known. Some of you smarties do.
But do you know there is a brand-new illustrated book
for ages 4 to 8,
about the child days of the genius creator of
THE HOBBIT
and THe LORD OF THE RINGS
triology?
That’s news to you? Great. I’m as tickled as if I’ve had a
large plate of seed cakes for second breakfast,
to introduce you to this book.
The cover art work by Eliza Wheeler is one reason to hug
this sweetie into your world.
The storytelling by Oxford, UK expert Caroline McAlister
is compelling and her back matter is illuminating.
I hope you enjoy my Q/A here about this brand new p.b. biography.
At that site of educators, librarians and writers on blogger/blogspot, you’ll have a chance
receive one of the multiple
copies we are handing out, to celebrate the book birthday of
JOHN RONALD’S DRAGONS.
(Monday April 3, midnight, is comment close time.)
Thoughts here are so very welcome, also.
But the book give away is only at the link above.
Thank you.
And now a J.R.R. Tolkien verse from
“Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold”
in THE HOBBIT:
On silver necklaces they strung
The flowering stars, on crowns they hung
The dragon-fire, in twisted wire
They meshed the light of moon and sun.
You can visit this fun fan site for the full poem. which I feel some of you
can recite, or at least verses of it.
Poetry Month
I am anticipating all your “flowering stars”
of April’s Poetry Month.
We are fortunate that
talented poet & Poetry Friday maven/mentor Amy collects
us at the colorful POEM FARM.
http://www.poemfarm.amylv.com
29 responses to “Young #Tolkien in a Picture Book”
I love picture book biographies and this one looks amazing. Straight onto my TBR.
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So glad to know this genre is close to your heart, Laura.
I can totally see you creating a p.b. bio in verse.
And I feel your subject would be a mighty, lesser-known exemplar.
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Thanks for sharing with us “John Ronald’s Dragons, the story of J.R.R. Tolkien,” your interview was wonderful Jan!!!
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I think the children’s book world was overdue for this one, Michelle.
Appreciations.
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Thanks for bringing this book to our attention! More second breakfasts for all!!
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I second that! 🙂
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This is great news! Thank you for introducing the book to us.
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I hope you enjoy it Kiesha.
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There are some serious Tolkien fans in this household. So looking forward to reading this PB bio!
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Hi Michelle, So glad to know this.
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I JUST picked this book up from the library this morning, Jan! I can’t wait to dive into reading it and share it with my older daughter who is a Tolkien nut! =)
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What perfect timing.
Hope you and your daughter enjoy a seed cake party!
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Ooohhh… I learned about a cool new day to celebrate and a new book that looks delightful! That cover is breathtaking!
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Isn’t the tree one to dream under?
Happy weekend, Kay!
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I am such a lifelong fan, but alas did not know about this day! But, I just picked this new book up from the library, so exciting! I’ll go check out the other post too, Jan. Thank you!
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Hi Linda,
Gives a hop to my step, to know that your Library already had it for readers.
Glad to know another fan of J.R.R.
Happy Weekend!
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And to you, too, Jan. I have a wonderful library!
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What a fabulous wonderful book! (COVER HUG!) I am going to check out the other site too…my 14 yo Henry would love to read this! The world is full of such greatness. Thank you for helping me learn about a new book and a new day. 🙂 Happy Poetry Month!
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My hope is that it speaks to Henry & that he shares it, too. So glad to be able to
bring new goodness to you, Amy. You bring new titles, authors, ideas, perspectives to me always.
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Tolkien holds a special place in my heart. My mum has loved LOTR since she was a girl, and has a battered copy held together with years’ worth of tape that she still treasures, and has read again and again. It’s a series that we have enjoyed together. I’m so looking forward to this picture book, and to sharing one of my favourite authors with the children I work with.
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This is lovely to know – appreciations for sharing Jane. I hope your students enjoy it.
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Ooooh! Love this poem! Can’t wait to share with my students in my elementary library this month! We celebrate Poetry every month but April is extra special, of course! And I also didn’t know of this picture book bio- love sharing them with readers!
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What a pleasure to see you here!
Here’s hoping your bright young readers enjoy hearing about J.R.R. Tolkien’s child days.
Wishes for a wizardly Poetry Month with your magical students.
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I didn’t know about this book. I’m requested it from my library. I’m reading Melissa Sweet’s biography of EB White right now. I love these views of famous writers as kids. Such fun.
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So glad you’ve placed it on order so many people can enjoy it, Brenda.
Sounds as if you are enjoy your own modern classics festival.
Happy weekend!
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I’m not a librarian. But I look forward to reading it very much! 🙂
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His child days are so complex. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
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Hello beautiful Jan. I did NOT know about this special day…..and I will enter the giveaway. The book looks delicious. I’ve had a fun time getting my Poetry Friday post up and thinking about what to write tomorrow, this evening. I’m never at a loss for ideas….I wish each idea came with the time to develop them fully. I need to have a chat with my muse. How is your muse these days? Hugs!
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Dear Linda,
My thoughts were with you during the school spring break season.
You are doing the long but enjoyable hours in an active media center,
so adding everything else in is phenomenal.
Here it’s #amwriting.
xx
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