My Happy Heart

by Melody Carlson, Jim (Illustrator), Jim Osborn (Illustrator)

Children's author Melody Carlson presents a delightful story of a little boy whose heart is overflowing with love. He has an unusual but delightful problem. He has made an "I Love You" card but now must determine who to give it to. As he encounters all the people who are dear to him throughout his day, he knows he loves them all and could give them his card, but he still holds on to it. At the end of the day, he still has his card, although it is now a little worn, and he decides to give it to the one he loves most...

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2001

About the author

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling book, The Christmas Bus.

She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series.

Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heartwarming story, but a little campy. I understand a kid who would have so many choices of who to give the special gift of their "heart" to, but to end up giving it to Jesus seems a little farfetched as much as it would be a mother's dream. My son seemed to enjoy it alright though.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is hard to not have a tear in your eye at the end of this book! It is touching!