The Legend of the Candy Cane: Newly Illustrated Christmas Story

Newly: The Legend of the Candy Cane is a 32-page illustrated Christmas story about a girl who helps a newcomer and hears the story behind the candy cane. Its Christian symbolism and themes of giving make it a seasonal read-aloud, while the listing describes the illustrations by Richard Cowdrey.

At a glance

Tells the story of Lucy helping a stranger who shares the tale and meaning of the candy cane.
Connects candy-cane symbolism with the Christian meaning of Christmas.
The listing recommends it as a holiday read-aloud or bedtime story and a seasonal gift.
Illustrations are credited to Richard Cowdrey.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$19.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The short 32-page length suits a brief shared seasonal reading.
The story combines candy-cane lore with themes of Christian faith and giving.
Customer feedback specifically praises the illustrations and the holiday message.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Zonderkidz
Edition	Anniversary
Publication date	September 23, 2012
Language	English
Print length	32 pages
ISBN-10	0310730120
ISBN-13	978-0310730125

Audience and size
Suggested reading age	3 - 7 years, from customers
Grade level	Preschool - 3
Dimensions	9.2 x 0.38 x 11 inches
Weight listed	1 pounds

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Customer feedback includes a concern that the type size is somewhat small, which may matter for shared reading. The listing suggests ages 4–8 in its description but gives a customer-derived reading-age range of 3–7 years in product details, so the intended age range is inconsistent.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families looking for a short Christmas read-aloud with explicit Christian symbolism.
Gift buyers seeking an illustrated seasonal story focused on candy canes and giving.
Readers planning to use a Christmas book in an Advent activity.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a secular Christmas story or a book without Christian themes.
Readers who require large print, given feedback mentioning somewhat small type.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,171 ratings

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Customer feedback is positive about the candy-cane Christmas story, illustrations, and reminder of the holiday's meaning. Some customers mention using it for Advent activities or as a gift, while the type size draws a mixed response, with one comment saying it is somewhat small. That concern may affect comfortable shared reading, especially for readers who prefer larger print.

Positive themes

Customers praise the story, illustrations, and holiday message.
Some customers describe it as enjoyable, a treasured gift, or useful for Advent activities.

Mixed feedback

One customer says the type size is somewhat small.

Frequently asked questions

What is the story about?

Lucy helps a stranger who arrives in town, and he tells her the story of the candy cane and its origin.

Is this a Christian Christmas book?

Yes. The listing says the story explains Christian symbolism behind the candy cane and emphasizes Jesus and the meaning of Christmas.

What ages is it intended for?

The description says ages 4–8, while the details list a customer-derived range of 3–7 years. The listing is inconsistent, so consider the story and reading needs rather than relying on one age label.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 32 pages.