While Conrad the cobbler waits for his invited guest, he gives shoes to a beggar, feeds a poor old woman, and helps a lost child find her mother. At the end of the day he asks why his guest has still not arrived and receives a most unexpected answer. The classic tale, originally told by Edwin Markham in 1899, continues to inspire teenagers, adults, parents, and others wearied by the season's hustle and bustle. Alda Ellis has lovingly selected nostalgic turn-of-the century Christmas art to accompany this timeless poem reflecting the true meaning of Christmas.
- ISBN10 0736905723
- ISBN13 9780736905725
- Publish Date 5 June 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 January 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Harvest House Publishers,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English