Connecting with History Shop Our Categories www.rchistory.com ABOUT About Connecting with History Catalog Discount Program Samples FAQ About Us Contact Us Raves & Reviews Register Your Program Community Copyright Policy SHOP HOMESCHOOL EDITION Year 1 - Ancient History & Old Testament Year 2 - Early Church & Early Medieval Year 3 - High Medieval - Post-Reformation Year 4 - American History Starter Guide for Connecting with History STUDENT BOOKS Year 1 - Ancient History & Old Testament Year 2 - Early Church & Early Medieval Year 3 - High Medieval - Post-Reformation Year 4 - American History Companion Readers & Core Texts ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Hands-On History Literature Guides and Language Arts History Sing-Along CDs Timelines Geography In the Footsteps of the Saints series Hillside Education Complete Book List CLEARANCE CO-OP EDITION Co-op Edition Classroom Guides Co-op Edition Family Lesson Plans CO-OP INFO SHOP Connecting with History Program Student Books Co-op Curriculum & Books Home > SHOP > STUDENT BOOKS > Year 2 - Early Church & Early Medieval > Complete List of Early Medieval Books > Good King Wenceslas Picture Book Price: $18.00 Description More Information You have probably heard the traditional Christmas ballad, Good King Wenceslas, but do you know the true story that inspired the song? "Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen,When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, gathering winter fuel." This story, based on actual events that occurred in the tenth century, tells of a kind-hearted king (St. Wenceslas of Bohemia) and his page who set out to help a poor man on a cold winter's night, (the feast of St. Stephen, the second day of Christmas.) Along the way, they experience a miracle. "Therefore,Christian men, be sureWealth or rank possessingYe, who now will bless the poorShall yourselves find blessing" Tim Ladwig's energetic paintings bring new life to the familiar words and remind readers of all ages that helping others is a blessing. After reading the book together, practice the song. Good King Wenceslas Hardcover. Full-color. by John Mason Neale, illustrated by Tim Ladwig Share your knowledge of this product. Be the first to write a review »