The Five Golden Rings A Story About the Fifth Day of Christmas Have you ever wondered about all the gifts given in the Christmas Song A Partridge in a Pear Tree? In the first story we discovered that a peasant boy named Asher is in love with a wealthy girl named Loreena. Her father is opposed to their romance, but in the second story, two turtle doves provide a sign prompting him to have a change of heart. Asher’s carvings of pears and a partridge, a gift for Loreena, transform into gold pears and a real partridge. People for miles around come to see the magical tree. In the third story, three French hens come with their owners who want to see the magical tree. The hens fear that they will become Sunday dinner. They come up with an amazing plan to escape, but it backfires with hilarious results. In the fourth story, the three French hens have been brought to the market for sale. However, Loreena decides she wants them for pets. They travel with her as she wanders into the surrounding magical forest. The four calling birds sing their songs as Loreena walks to the heart of the ever-changing forest. There she meets a wise woman who lives alone in a cottage. The wise woman has powerful secrets to share with her. In this, the fifth book of the series, Loreena wakes up after a peaceful night at the forest cottage. The wise woman has been baking. She has made five golden rings of bread with sweet and savory fillings. Each ring represents one of the qualities of a happy marriage. The forest woman guides Loreena back to her life as they travel from the forest back to the marketplace. Is Loreena thinking about marrying Asher someday? Read Marilee Joy Mayfield’s beautiful rhyming story to find out. Marilee Joy Mayfield entertains and teaches children through her delightful picture books. Marilee Joy Mayfield's other bestselling books include: A Mother's Love, The Story of the Midnight Angel The Book Fairy Growing Up Sisters The Super Tiny Ghost (3-book series) The Snowman's Song, A Christmas Story Seasons of Life, Our Walk with Christ The Lights in the Church Sleep Tight Little Night Owl A Friend is Someone Who... My Very First Book, I Read It All By Myself (2-book set) Sophia and the Purple Traveling Case Frantic Fred Feels Frustrated: Kid-Friendly Solutions for Frustration