I have no idea why I haven't read this book. It is one of my favorite authors, J.R.R. Tolkien, and one of my favorite things, letters, together in one. Letters from Father Christmas collects the letter written and illustrated byTolkien. The magical part is that he wrote them as the character of Father Christmas. This book was recommended to us by Member Katie and you can read more about it and see some of the interior illustrations on her blog.There are two versions of the book. One was published in 1976 (Father Christmas Letters) and the other in 2004 (Letters from Father Christmas). The 2004 edition has more content according to the wisdom of Wikipedia. Have you read this? Do you love it? Any other holiday and letter book recommendations to share? Please leave us a comment about what you're reading and writing about this winter holiday time.
I am reading Christmasville.
Posted by: Cynthia | December 08, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I just discovered The Jolly Postman and The Jolly Christmas Postman!!!!
Posted by: Alice | December 08, 2012 at 05:02 PM
Oh yes!!! That Tolkien book is a beautiful testament to fatherhood. What lucky kids he had. When it was republished in 2004 my Hobbit loving daughter was 10 and it was a magical book under the tree that year. We get it out every year at Christmas now and reread it.
Posted by: JJalltheway | December 09, 2012 at 04:20 PM