I love that, sounds like the perfect atmosphere for the book.

Oof, caught and called out! Fixed it.

I looove the Phantom Tollbooth, my mom read that to me several times when I was growing up, and I read it to my daughter last year I believe. Such a great story with so many fun language pieces.

Lol right? I love those dwarves but man... even Gandalf can't bear them too long. Stubborn little dudes, and so moody! Worshipping the ground Bilbo walks on one day, and ready to cast him over a cliff the next.

I didn't realize that existed, thanks for the recommendation!

We actually listened to the audio dramas of the first 6 books a year or two ago, each time we were in the car. She seemed to like it but I'd be surprised if she remembered much about it at this point. If I come across the books someday I may pick those up as well.

Aw that's great! I hope so too.

Good point! Sometimes I forget these type of books, with their expanded vocabulary and world building, can be targeted towards children. We have FAR too many "toddler" books in the house and this is so much different than those, haha