Letters from Father Christmas - Hardcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 000137463X ISBN 13: 9780001374638

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, 1999

Synopsis

A sumptuous gift book originated from the beautiful letters and drawings Tolkien, in the guise of Father Christmas, sent his children over a twenty year period.

The letters tell the story of life at the North Pole, the mischievous North Polar Bear, the helpful Ilbereth the elf, and the adventures they shared between the Christmases.

As well as beautifully reproduced pictures, the book also features 10 envelopes containing 10 pull-out letters and pictures for children to read, hold and enjoy. The pull-outs are facsimile extracts of the original letters, with simple ‘translation’ on the back of each to help those who have trouble deciphering Father Christmas’s shaky handwriting.

About this title

Review:

‘Tolkien at his relaxed and ingenious best’
The Times

From the Back Cover:

The letters tell the story of life at the North Pole, the mischievous North Polar Bear, the helpful Ilbereth the elf, and the adventures they shared between the Christmases.

As well as beautifully reproduced pictures, the book also features 10 envelopes containing 10 pull-out letters and pictures for children to read, hold and enjoy. The pull-outs are facsimile extracts of the original letters, with simple ‘translation’ on the back of each to help those who have trouble deciphering Father Christmas’s shaky handwriting.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 000137463X
• ISBN 13: 9780001374638
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 44
• Illustrator: Tolkien J. R. R.