The Silmarillion in the Vernacular

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Nice thread.

At what age did you guys start introducing them them to Tolkien's Legendarium?
Did you start with the Hobbit (which is my least favorite) or did you jump straight into the fun stuff?

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Your story just made my day! That is so adorable.

A simplified and slightly altered Turin story can be an excellent way of explaining why feeling guilty should make you stop and not just get angry and continue. You don't even need to mention the rest of his family, the story works even if he's the only one there.

Well, there certainly is plenty of version of that story out there, I doubt you need to do much inventing your self.