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Legend of the Candy Cane, The By Lori Walburg ( Zonderkidz )
Release Date: 1997-10-19
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Product Description
In this Christmas picture book, children will learn the Christian Symbolism behind the candy cane and the importance of sharing the story of Jesus with others.
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For those who cringe at the creeping materialism surrounding Christmas, a pious story about the origins of the candy cane is definitely a change of pace. A stranger arrives in town one dreary November and begins hammering and sawing away at his newly rented storefront. When a small girl offers her help, she's in for a childhood fantasy-come-true, as it turns out all the shelves and counters are being built for a candy shop. After offering young Lucy gumdrops and lollipops, Mr. Sonneman launches into the history of the candy cane. With his guidance, she discovers that the upturned candy is in the shape of a j--for Jesus. Right side up it looks like a shepherd's staff. And the red stripes? The blood of Christ from his terrible whipping. Lucy and Mr. Sonneman set out on a quest to share this story with everyone in town. Their message (and their gift of the pepperminty red-and-white sticks) brings the whole town together in a joyful celebration of Christmas (and candy). James Bernardin's old-timey acrylic and colored pencil illustrations are reminiscent of Norman Rockwell, but depict both modern and biblical times. Candy canes will never taste quite the same again. (Ages 6 to 9) --Emilie Coulter
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 mixed review
I found this book to be a little long, and maybe I'm paranoid, but it seems wierd that this little girl goes into this guys shop and helps him out. In the book, I know it's fine, but I don't necessarily want my little daughter to think it's okay to approach strange men who have candy. Maybe I'm reading too much into this. I do love the story behind the candy cane, whether it's true or not. I like focusing on Jesus at Christmas.
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 Legend of the Candy Cane
I recently purchased and received the wonderful book called Legend of the Candy Cane. I recommend this book to everyone! The book arrived in excellent condition. I was going to read this book to a kindergarten class on the last day of school before Christmas break, but it arrived a day or two later than I thought. Christmas time is a busy mailing season though. I give this seller four stars!
-Happy customer in Georgia :)
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 Rewriting history?
The candy cane is not now, nor has it ever been a religious symbol. I am not sure what the author is trying to accomplish with this book, but I was less than impressed with the way the story is presented as history. I looked to find out more about the author and she has done the same thing by writing a book about Easter eggs representing Jesus when all it takes is minimal research to know they are originally a Pagan symbol. I would rather represent the facts to my children than to make up history to support my beliefs.
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YIKES! CREEPY!!
I had always grown up hearing about the legend of the candy cane and was excited to find a book detailing the legend. My four boys and I settled in to read, at first I was pleased with the artwork, very nice, but as the story went on I spent more time talking to my boys about STRANGER DANGER then about the actual legend of the Candy Cane! I don't care what time frame this book is set in, it is totally inappropriate to have a small girl "hanging out" with a middle aged man that NO ONE in the town knows!! People are kidding themselves if they think there weren't perverts "back then" too!!! If my son hadn't thrown away the book jacket we would be sending this one back. Guess it will go to Good Will. Look for another book if you are trying to teach your kiddos about the Legend of the Candy Cane.
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 Sweet and Heartwarming Story ( readerviews )
Reviewed by Brianne Plach for Reader Views (10/07)
There is excitement in the air! A new store will be opening! The anticipation is almost too much for young Lucy. Everyone thinks they know what type of store it will be. Lucy is a very curious girl. She has been watching the store be created by its new owner. She is very excited when she gets asked if she would like to help him.
John Sonnemann is a candy man. He has decided to open his candy store on a very special night, Christmas Eve. John does more than just sell candy; he explains the story of why candy canes are being made as a symbol of Christmas. They have a definite reason why a cane is shaped like a J.
With very beautiful pictures in, this sweet and heartwarming story unfolds in "The Legend of the Candy Cane." Every candy cane you see during the season of Christmas should remind you of Jesus Christ's reason for coming to Earth. Remember Jesus when it comes to Christmas, He truly is the reason for the season.
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