Good King Wenceslas

Good King WenceslasGood 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

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/01/2005
ISBN: 9780802852090
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.50h x 10.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Christian Advance 09/01/2005 pg. 42
School Library Journal 10/01/2005 pg. 56
Booklist 10/15/2005 pg. 51
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 154 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Christian Home & School 11/01/2006 pg. 30

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 101130 / Good King Wenceslas
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5