A Candle in the Window [Paperback]

Michele Ashman Bell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2001 | ISBN-10: 1577349040 | ISBN-13: 978-1577349044

"Papa?" Emily asked in a soft voice. "Would it be okay if I put a candle in the window?"

Her father looked at her, surprised. "Why do you want to do that?"

"So Mama can find her way home," she explained.

This is the first Christmas without Mama, and John’s family is struggling to face the holiday without his loving wife. However, eight-year-old Emily is convinced her mother will come and visit her on Christmas Eve. And right now, Emily needs her mother more than ever.

Bring the magic and wonder of Christmas into your heart with this heartwarming picture book that is perfect for a wintry evening read-aloud. It just might begin a new tradition in your family.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 13 pages
• Publisher: Covenant Communications Inc (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577349040
• ISBN-13: 978-1577349044
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,128,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michele Ashman Bell grew up in St. George, Utah. In fourth grade her
teacher wrote on her report card that she had a tendency to daydream
and would probably do well with creative writing. Her love for books
and learning about people and places has helped her make her teacher's
prediction come true. Michele is the author of many books and Christmas stories. She is married and is the mother of four children,
and a grandma of one. Aside from supporting her children in all of
their many activities, she loves to travel, do research for her
books and eat chocolate.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet Christmas short story, November 24, 2010

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Emily is only eight years old, but full of faith and love. She is so sure that her mother, who passed away that year will come and visit sometime during Christmas night that she puts a candle in the window to guide her on her way. Emily lives with her father and two older sisters, who have had to shoulder extra responsibility since the passing of their beloved mother. They family is loving and not in want, but they feel the loss greatly especially at this first Christmas without her. In the story they keep the family traditions alive--going to cut down a tree, decorating it, making special cookies, and going to a Church celebration and dance. Of course it is not the same for them without their mother. But earlier that year, their mother made sure that one of the most cherished Christmas traditions would still be there--a beautiful new dress handmade by their mother, along with new patent leather slippers from the Sears catalog. The three girls are thrilled and surprised when Father gathers them around on Christmas eve to present them with these wonderful gifts! Later, Emily's shoe is lost on the way to the Church party, and Emily is very disappointed. Her father searches long in the snow, but in vain. Before going to bed, though, Emily puts a candle in the window and says a prayer that when her mom comes, she will find the missing slipper. On Christmas morning, a miracle happens when she goes out to fetch wood for the stove. It could have been anyone, but who is to say that it isn't the miracle Emily has been praying for?

This is a lovely if somewhat sentimental story to read, or to read aloud to children. I would say that they should be at least six to appreciate the language level. There are no pictures other than the one on the front. It would also make a nice little stocking stuffer, which is what I'm going to use it for. Enjoy!