Candle
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I'm looking for a copy of the book Candle, about the Christmas story from the perspective of a Basenji. I've looked on Amazon, but I was wondering if anybody knew of any stores that might have it… or if anybody has a copy they'd be willing to part with. Any ideas?
-Hannah
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CANDLE, A STORY OF LOVE AND FAITH by Sally Ann Smith. A colorfully illustrated Christmas fable. Available from Doral Publishing, 8560 SW Salish Lane, Suite 300, Wilsonville, OR 97070-9612, U.S.A. Call TOLL FREE (800) 635-5385 or FAX (503) 682-2648.
Hope that helps…
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It's available on Barnes & Noble http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780944875223&itm=1
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wow, thanks guys. It was at our local library up until this year… I would check it out every year to read to the kindergarden sunday school class at my church... I'd take the book and my red and white Bandit with me. But this will be my first year without him, and Mali's first year to go with me... heh, she loves kids but she loves to play with them, I'm not so sure how she's gonna do just being still.
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That's great that you do that…and with a Basenji! The kids will love her as I'm sure they did with Bandit. What a lovely holiday tradition.
Thanks for reminding me of the book. I have an old tattered copy of Good-Bye My Lady and I think I'll break it out of the bookcase and read it to my daughter. -
I am so glad that I saw this post, I ordered a copy off of Amazon so that I could have it for myself!
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Me too me too!! I'm headed to B&N now to get it! It will be a tradition in my house too :)
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The legend of the Littlest Basenji
Human history did not record the pawprints made by a faithful little Basenji that followed the Three Wise Men out of Egypt on their quest for the Christ Child. But Basenjis have not forgotten, and the story has passed from mother to pup for two thousand years. Here is the story they tell.
Long ago, as humans reckon time, a new star appeared in the sky. Looking up, we were curious and listened intently in the council chambers of the mighty, for we were an ancient breed even then, companions to the great lords of Egypt. The philosophers and priests told of a prophecy they believed had come to pass: A glorious soul had come to teach love and peace to all living beings. It was decided that three wise and learned men would seek out this beautiful soul and bring him gifts of precious ointments and gold.
Now at this time in Egypt, there lived in the royal household a young Basenji girl who had always sought out the company of learned men. She was gentle, refined and small, and her name was Candle because she brought a glow into everyone's hearts.
The bond between Candle and the man she called master went deep, and when she learned he was to be a member of the expedition, she would not be denied her place at his side. Faithfully she traveled, and the journey was not always easy. They went to a far country, where they finally found the child.
The Wise Men knelt down to give their gifts, but little Candle was suddenly very shy. She could see the glory around the child and the angels about him that the humans seemed not to notice.
But the angels saw Candle and one gently asked, "What is it you want, little one?"
"I, too, would like to bring a gift to the young king," she said, "but I have nothing to offer but love."
"Love is the greatest gift one being can give another,"said the angel.
"In honor of your devotion, we declare your breed shall always wear white to commemorate the pure light in your heart. Through the ages, Basenjis will remember this moment when you bowed down before the child, and will be quick to bow, both in work and play.
"Basenji eyes will be far-seeing and will never lose sight of the stars, just as you never lost sight of the great star in the sky this night. Basenjis will go quietly through the world, just as you came quietly to this place.
"And, little Candle, Basenjis will have a flame of love in their hearts that will never go out, and they will watch over their humans and become guardians of their spirits."
So saying, the angel bent down to pet the littlest Basenji,but Candle was suddenly overwhelmed by the majesty of the angel, and she covered her eyes with her paws. So that is where the angel's touch fell, and that is why all true Basenjis have white on their feet.
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Now I gotta have this book too. Thanks for sharing the book and story idea BB & ilm.
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I love this book so much.
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Just orded a copy for my daughter. Great idea. Thanks!
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it's a great book… a basenji owner's must have!
