Bidding for the Tolkien classic, which was discovered in a home in Bristol, England, has already exceeded $25,000.

Shortly after, the book was discussed on NBC's "Today" show. In 2012, the elf got off the shelf and made his first balloon appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

It makes for a fun display piece on your shelf, desk, coffee table and yes, your fireplace mantel too. The posable toy measures 10.5 inches tall and comes in a matching green gift box.

The official Elf on the Shelf box set comes with the book and a Scout Elf. Elves come in a variety of hair, eye and skin color. They can be adopted at major retailers like Target, Walmart and Amazon.

The rat race means something a little different with the third book in the “Ratnip” series as our hero runs the City Race. This is ideal reading for emerging chapter book readers – it’s ...

For African-Americans traveling throughout the United States, especially in the South from 1936-1966, “The Negro Motorist Green Book” was a must-have.