Why the Chimes Rang | 
 enlarge | Author: Raymond Macdonald Alden
Publisher: Buccaneer Books
Category: Book
List Price: $9.95
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Rating:  13 reviews
Media: Library Binding
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.4
ISBN: 0899665950
EAN: 9780899665955
Publication Date: December 1989
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Product Description
Originally told in 1906, this Christmas story reminds us what it means to truly give. On Christmas Eve, everyone in the village has given their finest gifts in hopes of hearing the magical Christmas chimes ring from the tall church tower. Yet, the chimes remain silent for many years until the unselfish gfit of a young boy inspires the ringing of the bells throughout the land. Bursting with enchanting and colorful illustrations, this new adaptation will have children, young and old, marvelling as its story unfolds to reveal its special message.Originally told in 1906, this Christmas story reminds us what it means to truly give. On Christmas Eve, everyone in the village has given their finest gifts in hopes of hearing the magical Christmas chimes ring from the tall church tower. Yet, the chimes remain silent for many years until the unselfish gfit of a young boy inspires the ringing of the bells throughout the land. Bursting with enchanting and colorful illustrations, this new adaptation will have children, young and old, marvelling as its story unfolds to reveal its special message.
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 why the chimes rang February 28, 2008
Arthur A. Clarke (Chandler Arizona USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great condition but didn't realise the book contained several stories. Just wanted the one story "Why the chimes rang."It was bought as a gift and the reciever was totally thrilled
Truly A Christmas Classic! December 6, 2007
evergreenreader
I remember this book from long ago. It has a wonderful message. Not only can love make the bells ring, love can change the world! The illustration are just perfect for the story. This would make the perfect holday gift for young people, or even not so young people who want to regain the Christmas spirit of giving and service.
Destined to be a Christmas classic:Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices--echoes the message of Why the Chimes Rang.
Four generations of my family have loved this story December 4, 2007
Christopher D. Schram (Oak Park, IL USA)
Growing up in a small town in Indiana, I got to listen to my paternal grandfather read this story to the assembled family every Christmas Eve. My father has continued the tradition within our family, reading from an original 1906 edition of the book. Every year like clockwork, my mother cries as she looks around the room at her sons, their families and the dogs. My partner and I are adopting a boy and a girl from Guatemala this year, and I can't wait to begin this tradition in our home. This is a truly glorious story about Christmas. Read it and share it with your own family. And make sure it's read aloud by the family member with the most sonorous voice.
why the chimes rang February 12, 2007
L. G. Melvin
lovely pictures and great story
nice to find a childrens christmas book that isnt a popular character of the month
adults will enjoy also, so makes reading together the experience it should be
Why the Chimes Rang January 18, 2007
Edward H. Fowler (Somerset, Ohio)
What a delight to find this classic from my childhood. Our parents read to us at bedtime. This story of love and sharing relates universal values. Thank you for making it available.
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