J.R.R. Tolkien

Buckle up for the wildest, wackiest car ride you will ever take. When an eccentric gentleman decides to take his brand new, bright yellow motor car out for its very first spin, things immediately go hilariously wrong. What starts as a simple drive quickly turns into a chaotic adventure packed with unexpected passengers and silly disasters. Along the way, you will meet a lovable cast of clumsy friends, mischievous dogs, a stubborn donkey, and even three very hungry bears who decide to crash the party. From minor crashes to massive dinner bills, every turn in the road brings a new and funny surprise. Filled with charming illustrations and endless giggles, this delightfully quirky story proves that sometimes the best journeys are the ones that do not go according to plan.

Imagine getting a personalized letter from the North Pole every single year, complete with incredible stories and beautiful drawings. For over two decades, the children of a legendary fantasy author received exactly that. In this heartwarming collection, you get to open those very same envelopes and experience the magical, chaotic, and completely hilarious daily life of Father Christmas himself. Through these beautifully illustrated letters, you will discover that living at the North Pole is anything but quiet. You will laugh out loud as a clumsy, accident prone Polar Bear constantly crashes through the roof or accidentally breaks the moon into pieces. You will also read thrilling accounts of fierce snowball fights against troublesome goblins hiding in underground caves. Complete with notes scrawled by helpful elves, this enchanting and funny book brings the true magic and wonder of the holiday season right to your fingertips.

Bilbo Baggins is ready for one last voyage. In Tolkien’s lyrical poem, the famous hobbit says farewell to Middle-earth and looks west toward a mysterious journey beyond the sea. The words are gentle and wistful, carrying the feeling of an ending without losing the wonder of adventure. Pauline Baynes’s jewel-like illustrations follow Bilbo’s final departure while also recalling scenes from his first great journey in The Hobbit, giving readers two journeys to notice at once. Bilbo’s Last Song is a beautiful choice for young Tolkien fans, poetry readers, and families sharing Middle-earth together. It is quieter than an adventure novel, but rich with feeling, memory, and the magic of saying goodbye to a beloved world.