beatricehill's review against another edition
3.0
The illustrations are really beautiful. The book was given to me by parents many years ago.
sarahmariespectrum's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful Christmas tale that my dad read to me and my sibs when we were younger. It always makes my heart warm. Beautifully done, and the art is breathtaking.
papi's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this story a lot. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that it seemed a little rough around the edges to me, in need of some judicious polishing or editing. I got the feeling that it was a bit of a rush job. Nonetheless, the story was well-conceived, touching, and thought-provoking. It is oriented to children, but with crossover appeal to the rest of us.
Shout out to Kirsten...thanks for the party and for letting me snoop in your books!
Shout out to Kirsten...thanks for the party and for letting me snoop in your books!
donnaj71's review against another edition
5.0
This is a beautiful story about a man who is given new sight when he buys a candle to light his way in the dark. The candle maker made a strange remark about the "Christmas Candle" being costly even though it really wasn't expensive. He soon finds out what the man meant as he sees the face of family members in each wandering beggar he saw. Thinking they were his family he gave what he had to help them only to find the light of the candle had deceived them. His heart was changed as his heart saw each person in a different light.
This book also have beautiful artwork by Jacob Collins that makes it even more special.
This book also have beautiful artwork by Jacob Collins that makes it even more special.
luann's review
3.0
Beautiful illustrations with a story meant to teach a lesson, this feels to me like a picture book meant more for adults than children. I thought this was just okay. Don't confuse this with [b:The Christmas Candle|192728|The Christmas Candle|Max Lucado|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1389640827s/192728.jpg|2831361] by Max Lucado. The stories have some similarities, but are not the same.
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