Night and the Candlemaker

By Wolfgang Somary

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841481378
• ISBN13: 9781841481371
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

In the end, a peaceful and comforting book

This book tells the story of a candlemaker and his job to make maintain the flame of life during the night. I hate to say more in fear of spoiling the story. However, this is a book which gave me serenity. I may even have to reread it on one of those nights when I feel a little afraid of the darkness. I felt serene when the book was finished and the illustrations glow as if the candles were real. What more can I say?Oh, here is also a description of the book from the publisher:"As night comes, everyone in the village falls asleep. Everyone, that is, except the candlemaker, who is responsible for keeping the flame of life burning through the hours of darkness - but his task is not an easy one. For while he works, "Night" comes creeping through the streets and slides under the door of his workshop, whispering fearful threats. A haunting allegory that replaces dread and despair with comfort and hope."