In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author and
forefather of the fantasy genre.
Little John experienced lots of change in his life from a young age.
Moving from South Africa to a big city in England, he longed for the
nature he grew up around. After the death of both of his parents, John
found comfort in telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his
friends. And he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life,
creating epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves, and wizards as J. R. R.
Tolkien. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile
of the writer's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for
kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and
artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible
things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of
all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the
treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single
volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in
boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change
the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
