Evans, Richard Paul The Light
of Christmas. Illustrated by Daniel Craig. PICTURE BOOK. Aladdin, 2016. $9.99.
Content: G.
Alexander and his mother live
in the hills outside the Christmas city of Noel. On Christmas Eve, Alexander has
to walk many miles to see the Keeper of the Flame light the torch in the center
of town that will spread the warmth of Christmas to the entire world. Alexander
arrives late because he stops to help an old man who appears lost and hungry in
the snow. When the Keeper of the Flame chooses the truest of all the gifts
of Christmas, he picks Alexander because Alexander stopped for the old
man (the Keeper in disguise!)—clearly showing he understood the true meaning of
the Season.
This is a beautiful story that has obvious Christian overtones in
its Christmas message. The illustrations are of a style that will not readily
appeal to children and the text is long on every page—making it a difficult
read aloud for large groups. I think this book might be a great gift option for
the holiday season but will not find a wide audience in a school library
setting.
GIFT—OPTIONAL. Reviewer: TC
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