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CBC Showcase: Holidays & the Winter Season

Detailed, imaginative paintings tell the story of good king Wenceslas.

cover Good King Wenceslas

by John M. Neale, illustrated by Tim Ladwig

This story, based on actual events that occurred in the tenth century, tells of a kind-hearted king and his page who set out to help a poor man on a cold winter's night and experience a miracle along the way. Tim Ladwig's energetic paintings bring new life to the familiar words and remind readers of all ages that helping others is a blessing.

Ages 5 and up
ISBN: 0802852092
Price: $16.00
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

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