HarperCollins Smith of Wootton Major

The night after I finished reading this delightful little book, I started reading it to my 5 year-old. He was nearly as enchanted with it as I was. It is a lovely story that accomplishes (at least it did for me) all that Tolkien believed Fairy-Stories ought to accomplish in their readers. Absolutely delightful!The essay included in this small volume is a real gem--a great addition to Tolkien studies. It's a condensed and more focused presentation of the ideas Tolkien explores in "On Fairy Stories," benefiting from decades of continued thought aft OFS was written, revised, revised again, and published. The essay alone is worth the price of the book. But add in the story itself, the original illustrations, and the touched-up illustrations and you have a bargain of a book here. Worth every penny.

Two really pleasant stories from the master of fantasy writing. Great little book.

This is one of the most delightful, magical, and charming little stories I've ever read. It has simplicity and mystery.

cannot review its a gift

My daughter has wanted this book for ages