# The Legend of the Candy Cane, Newly Illustrated Edition: The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy - Hardcover

by **Lori Walburg** (Author), **Richard Cowdrey** (Illustrator)

**An endearing and timeless Christmas story, _The Legend of the Candy Cane_ focuses on the true joy of the holiday season. With over 500,000 copies sold, this edition of the holiday classic by Lori Walberg features vibrant illustrations by _New York Times_ bestselling illustration Richard Cowdrey.**

On a dark November night, a man arrives in a small town. While the townspeople are curious about who he is, and what he brings, only Lucy is brave enough to offer him her help. As she unpacks candy jars and sweets, he tells her the story of the candy cane and its origin.

_The Legend of the Candy Cane:_

-   Is perfect for children ages 4-8, or those young at heart
-   Features adorable illustrations by Richard Cowdrey
-   Reminds readers of the importance of Jesus as it explains the Christian symbolism behind candy canes
-   Makes a great Christmas time read aloud or bedtime story
-   Is a wonderful gift for the holidays, Advent, or Christmas
-   Shares the joy of giving back to others, and the Miracle of Christmas

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.1 x 11 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 23, 2012

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Legend of the Candy Cane: The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.4

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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