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Good King Wenceslas looked out
on the Feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about,
deep and crisp and even.Brightly shone the moon that night,
though the frost was cruel,
when a poor man came in sight,
gathering winter fuel.This story, based on actual events that occurred in the tenth century, tells of a kind-hearted king and his page who set out to help a poor man on a cold winter's night and experience a miracle along the way. Tim Ladwig's energetic paintings bring new life to the familiar words and remind readers of all ages that helping others is a blessing.

  • ISBN-13: 9780802852090
  • ISBN-10: 0802852092
  • Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: September 2005
  • Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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Sounds like Christmas

While many know the music, not all know the story behind the stirring tune of Good King Wenceslas, which is based on the words penned by 19th-century Anglican priest John M. Neale and illustrated here by Tim Ladwig. Using slightly adapted lyrics, Ladwig presents the story of the Czech patron saint who lived in the 10th century and "ruled the land fairly, gave aid to the poor, and sought to spread Christianity throughout Bohemia." Ladwig's dramatic illustrations show the King and a young servant traipsing through the snow to deliver food and fuel to a peasant and his family. This book is a splendid way to bring a beloved carol to life.

Alice Cary has been spotted in several New England malls humming her own versions of Christmas carols.