In this book from the popular series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the fascinating life of J. R. R. Tolkien, the author and inspirer of the fantasy genre. Little John experienced many changes in his life from a very young age. Moving from South Africa to a big city in England, he longed for the nature that surrounded him. After the death of both his parents, John found solace in the stories and imaginary worlds he created 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 additional information at the end, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the author's life. The Little People, BIG DREAMS series is a bestselling biography series for children that explores the lives of outstanding individuals, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. They all achieved amazing things, but they started their lives as children with dreams.

This empowering series of books offers inspirational messages to children of all ages, in a variety of formats. The board books are written in simple sentences, perfect for reading to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback editions offer expanded stories for beginning readers. With rephrased text for older children, the treasuries bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in gift boxes. Activity books and a journal provide additional 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 the Little People, BIG DREAMS series!

Pages: 32, Year of Publication: 0405, Dimensions: 19.5x19.5cm