The Greatest Gift

by Melody Carlson

A fanciful Christmas tale that brings new meaning to the idea of giving. The hearts of both children and adults will be touched as they read how Grace, smallest of the angels, chooses to leave the glory of heaven to become the Christmas star that lights the Son's way to earth. Because of her great love for Him, she gives all -- finally finishing her task, burning out, and falling to earth. But readers will rejoice over the redemptive ending and be moved by a life that has learned what it means to give The Greatest Gift!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Christmas

46 pages, Hardcover

First published September 12, 1997

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

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet children's book that tells the story of Grace a little angel who becomes the star that shines over Bethlehem for Jesus' birth. But that's not the end of her story as she plays another role in Jesus' life. This book would be a wonderful Christmas read for the whole family.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love Melody Carlson. Why in the world are so many of her books out of print!? This story is so sweet, so sweet I cried at the end. I couldn't find it anywhere in the library system, which is sad for CO residence. So I had to take the plung and purchase it straight out. Lovely art work and overall fantastic book.

[Claudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book was pretty good - it was quite imaginative the way the author made the angel have a place in Jesus' whole life cycle. My ten year old daughter absolutely loved this book. She read it again and again. Three stars might be a bit low for the rating but I can't say I "really liked it".

[Becki]

A fanciful story of an angel who volunteers to leave her position of an angel in heaven to become a star announcing the birth of Jesus.\n\nIt is a very fun story. Although there was implication that the angel sacrificed as much as Jesus. So I'm not sure about that part. I still liked it though.

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[Beth Hollmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite Christmas books.

[Darinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A magical story about an angel who leaves Heaven to become the Christmas star. A sweet, imaginative book to read at Christmas.