The Light of Christmas
Sale price
$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Light of Christmas

By Richard Paul Evans, Daniel Craig (Illustrator)

A boy's selfless act reveals the true spirit of Christmas.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 972 ratings
32 pages· 1,203 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
$16.99Save 6%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

In the mountain town of Noel, young Alexander embarks on a journey to witness the Christmas tree lighting. This year, the Keeper of the Flame seeks the truest gift-giver. When Alexander aids a stranger in need, he discovers that true giving comes from the heart. Will his kindness be recognized, and what lesson will he learn about the spirit of Christmas?

From the publisher

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and The Mistletoe Promise comes a picture book about a boy who learns a lesson about the true meaning of Christmas and what it means to give a gift. High in the mountains lies the town of Noel, surrounded by beautiful white walls and a great silver gate. Every year Alexander and his mother walk the long distance to Noel to watch the lighting of the village Christmas tree. This year Alexander learns that the Keeper of the Flame will choose the person who has given the truest gift of Christmas to light the Flame. On his way to Noel, Alexander helps a poor old man he finds lying in the snow. His act of charity and compassion is rewarded, and Alexander learns that it isn’t what you have to give, but how you give of yourself that matters most. Master storyteller Richard Paul Evans shares a heartwarming tale of the true meaning of Christmas spirit.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,203
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Richard Paul Evans

Explore Richard's bookshelf
The Prisoner of Cell 25
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1299

The Prisoner of Cell 25

Ages 12–15 · 2011

The Christmas Candle

Ages 6–9 · 1998

Michael Vey 10: The Colony

2025
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Christmas Day in the Morning

Ages 4–8 · 1955

What Is Given from the Heart

Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Polar Express

Ages 5–8 · 1985

Stone Soup

Ages 4–8 · 2003

The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold

Ages 4–8 · 2016

The Lady with the Books

2020

You Are Special

Ages 4–7 · 1997

A Bad Case of Stripes

Ages 4–8 · 1998
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
65744
Publication
Published
September 20, 2016
First published
October 1, 2002
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481466127

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo