This heartwarming tale of how one friend helps another find their inner light and purpose will touch children and adults alike! Randy (short for Randle) is a candle made in a factory in Paris, the City of Lights. Because he doesn't look like the other candles in his batch, he is labeled "imperfect," separated from his friends, and placed in a supply closet on a shelf all alone. While cleaning out the back room, Luken, a factory worker, finds Randy and decides to take him home. It is here where a special friendship forms ...
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This heartwarming tale of how one friend helps another find their inner light and purpose will touch children and adults alike! Randy (short for Randle) is a candle made in a factory in Paris, the City of Lights. Because he doesn't look like the other candles in his batch, he is labeled "imperfect," separated from his friends, and placed in a supply closet on a shelf all alone. While cleaning out the back room, Luken, a factory worker, finds Randy and decides to take him home. It is here where a special friendship forms between Randy and Candy, a beautiful red-and-white-striped holiday candle. Randy and Candy quickly become best friends, spending hours talking about their hopes and dreams. Randy is sad and is afraid that no one will ever give him a chance to share his light, but Candy encourages him and says, "Don't be sad, Randy! You're a special candle, and soon everyone will see your light shine!" They both promise to be there for each other no matter what happens. See how Randy finally finds his purpose and gets a chance to shine and save the family from a horrendous storm! Through this touching story, Lisa Graham gives powerful testimony to the importance of teaching our children the power of friendship, compassion, empathy, acceptance, and resilience! As grownups, it's easy to forget we, too, were once young children longing to be seen, loved, and heard. It is a longing that we never grow out of, one that is not age-specific but one of human necessity. Encouraging and helping our children on their journey to find their inner light and talents will assist them in finding their voice and, ultimately, their purpose. This book is dedicated to all children, special and beautiful in their uniqueness!
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