# The Legend of the Candy Cane, Newly Illustrated Edition

Newly Illustrated: The Legend of the Candy Cane is a Christmas picture book that links the candy cane’s origins with Christian symbolism. This anniversary edition follows Lucy as she helps a visitor and hears the story behind the sweet, with illustrations by Richard Cowdrey.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 27.18 AUD
- Previous price: 34.40 AUD
- Discount: 21%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T11:53:40.437Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 1068

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## At a glance

- A Christmas story about a visitor who tells Lucy the story and origins of the candy cane.
- The listing describes Christian symbolism connecting the candy cane with the importance of Jesus.
- Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey.
- Presented for ages 4–8 and suggested as a read-aloud or bedtime story.

## Pros

- Combines a seasonal story with an explicitly Christian message, suiting families seeking that focus.
- The short 32-page length suits a brief shared reading session.
- Customer feedback specifically praises the illustrations and says the book can work as an Advent activity.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Zonderkidz
- Publication date: 23 September 2012
- Edition: Anniversary ed.
- Language: English
- Print length: 32 pages
- ISBN-10: 0310730120
- ISBN-13: 978-0310730125
- Reading age: 4 - 8 years
- Grade level: Preschool - 3
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 23.37 x 0.97 x 27.94 cm
- Weight listed: 454 g

## Before you buy

- The Christian framing is central to the book, so it may not suit buyers looking for a secular Christmas story.

## A good fit for

- Families seeking a Christian Christmas read-aloud for children aged 4–8.
- Buyers looking for a small seasonal gift or an Advent activity book.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a secular holiday story or a longer book.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the illustrations and cover, and describes the story’s biblical Christmas connection positively. The reported Advent-calendar use may suit families planning seasonal activities. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, but ratings alone do not establish which qualities matter to every reader.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the illustrations and the story’s Christian Christmas message.
- Positive themes: One customer reports using it as an Advent calendar activity.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the story about?
Lucy helps a visitor who arrives in town, and he tells her about the candy cane and its origins.
### Does the book have a Christian message?
Yes. The listing says it explains Christian symbolism behind candy canes and reminds readers of the importance of Jesus.
### What age group is it listed for?
The listed reading age is 4–8 years, with a grade level of Preschool–3.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 32 pages.

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## Images

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