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If Jesus Lived Inside My Heart
This title suitable for ages 2 to 5 years. If Jesus lived inside our hearts, would it show? This delightful little story explores just that as the toddlers in the story learn to be kind and generous in a variety of situations. This is the third in a series of board books that parents can use as an introduction to Jesus and the ways in which we can have a personal relationship with him.
26 pages, Board Book
First published September 1, 2007
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March 26, 2017
Well this is just straight up creepy. Makes Jesus sound like a puppet master.
November 29, 2022
Cute book of the love of Christ inside our hearts and how we show it through our actions.
June 24, 2017
Good introduction to living so people can see Jesus working through us. Unfortunately, the developmental level of the text and illustrations are toddler to school age. The older kids will likely not pick this up, because it is a "baby book." Good book overall, but would have functioned better as a picture book.
September 4, 2018
A wonderful little book!
I loved the sweet illustrations, and the story was lovely. We read it for our Bible story time (kids age three, three, and six) , and it opened the door for a nice discussion about how people can see Jesus through us. My six-year-old said he would give it ten stars if he could. Thanks for this book.
I loved the sweet illustrations, and the story was lovely. We read it for our Bible story time (kids age three, three, and six) , and it opened the door for a nice discussion about how people can see Jesus through us. My six-year-old said he would give it ten stars if he could. Thanks for this book.
December 12, 2019
What a wonderful book! My granddaughter (5 yrs old) is asking questions about God.
This book helped me to let her know He's all around and that He lives in her heart if she chooses to allow him. Thank you for helping me, to help her, in getting to know Him. I'd recommend this book to all children of curiosity.
This book helped me to let her know He's all around and that He lives in her heart if she chooses to allow him. Thank you for helping me, to help her, in getting to know Him. I'd recommend this book to all children of curiosity.
February 17, 2019
Great read!
I read this book looking for a great book to help children see how Good loves them and believes they are unique. What a prefect way to do that by helping them see how Good works through them daily.
I read this book looking for a great book to help children see how Good loves them and believes they are unique. What a prefect way to do that by helping them see how Good works through them daily.
June 17, 2019
Lovely !!!!
Very inspiring!!!! Encouraging !!!! Absolutely love it!!!! It speaks to the world and I think everyone including adults!!! Should read this book with an open mind and heart
Very inspiring!!!! Encouraging !!!! Absolutely love it!!!! It speaks to the world and I think everyone including adults!!! Should read this book with an open mind and heart
February 6, 2020
Delightful
Delightful illustrations and beautiful poetry will delight children and adults alike. The author encourages children to do acts of kindness so they can share the love of Jesus with others.
Delightful illustrations and beautiful poetry will delight children and adults alike. The author encourages children to do acts of kindness so they can share the love of Jesus with others.
April 30, 2020
Cute while still being morally accurate
Cute for young kids up to around 9 years old. I loved the message of Jesus shining through the child but still emphasizing His love for the child even when they made a mistake
Cute for young kids up to around 9 years old. I loved the message of Jesus shining through the child but still emphasizing His love for the child even when they made a mistake
May 29, 2020
Simple message to child, Jesus loves you
The story and illustrations were clear that God is love. Lovely story, great for bed time. I highly recommend it for children up to 7 years of age.
The story and illustrations were clear that God is love. Lovely story, great for bed time. I highly recommend it for children up to 7 years of age.
June 21, 2020
Sweet Book
Sweet book that can help teach little ones to be more like Jesus. I read this to my little one as she was kicking away in my belly and will read it to her again once she's in my arms.
Sweet book that can help teach little ones to be more like Jesus. I read this to my little one as she was kicking away in my belly and will read it to her again once she's in my arms.
July 5, 2020
Sheds light on being Christlike
Sometimes it's hard to help our kids understand what being Christlike means. I loved this book because it helped me explain to my daughter how to set a Christlike example.
Sometimes it's hard to help our kids understand what being Christlike means. I loved this book because it helped me explain to my daughter how to set a Christlike example.
November 26, 2022
The complexity yet innocence found within a children's book will always amaze me. This read was quick and easy, but utterly powerful at the same time. I love reading to my children, especially when it's something meaningful and worthwhile.
November 13, 2018
We received this as a gift when our oldest was born, another one i could probably quote.
January 2, 2020
Sweet book
I just love this book! A rhyming truth book for little ones to enjoy and be encouraged by! Adorable illustrations too!
I just love this book! A rhyming truth book for little ones to enjoy and be encouraged by! Adorable illustrations too!
February 28, 2020
fun and enjoyable, such great illustrations, well done. so pretty and fun ... a great book for you book shelf ... creative and fun!
January 21, 2022
Amazing!
Shows how a person (kid) would be if Jesus lived inside their heart. Teaches kids to be kind, generous, forgiving and loving.
Shows how a person (kid) would be if Jesus lived inside their heart. Teaches kids to be kind, generous, forgiving and loving.
March 7, 2023
great for toddlers
My class and I love this book! It’s rhythmic and easy to understand wording makes it a perfect start the day addition to our morning routine!
My class and I love this book! It’s rhythmic and easy to understand wording makes it a perfect start the day addition to our morning routine!
May 6, 2023
Great Read
I enjoyed reading this book to my Little one . She is only 3 but I hope to read this one with her when she is a little bit older.
I enjoyed reading this book to my Little one . She is only 3 but I hope to read this one with her when she is a little bit older.
June 12, 2023
Good Book
It’s cute and very helpful to the children so that they can understand the book. It sure helped my autistic son. He absolutely loved it!
It’s cute and very helpful to the children so that they can understand the book. It sure helped my autistic son. He absolutely loved it!
July 30, 2023
Inspired by Ephesians 3:17 and Matthew 5:17. Really sweet and can be encouraging to kiddos.
January 9, 2024
Twins
I just read this book to my beautiful twins in NICU, this book will definitely be on rotation in the future.
I just read this book to my beautiful twins in NICU, this book will definitely be on rotation in the future.
March 17, 2024
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November 16, 2024
Great book
I read it to my 4 year old grandson and he loved it!! It tells about Jesus's love and how he will love you no matter what.
I read it to my 4 year old grandson and he loved it!! It tells about Jesus's love and how he will love you no matter what.
November 10, 2025
What a lovely picture book! Full of Jesus’ love and showing the love of Jesus!
December 30, 2020
Loved the writing, pictures and story. Well done.
October 1, 2008
Found this one in my fall book fair. It's a picture book that, on a simple level, challenges kids to put faith into action. I don't have it with me, so I can't quote it, but it runs along these lines: "If Jesus lived in my eyes, would I use them to see others' needs? If He lived in my mouth, would I use it to give words of encouragement to someone who needs it?"
It's perfect for a church nursery, but I also think it could be used with every age group to make them think about their answer to the question, "By looking at the things I do, the way I live, can other people see Jesus in me?"
It's perfect for a church nursery, but I also think it could be used with every age group to make them think about their answer to the question, "By looking at the things I do, the way I live, can other people see Jesus in me?"
June 10, 2012
Not an excellent book.
Although the facts and sentiments presented in the book are theologically sound, I don't like this one. The whole book is a singsongy sort of prolonged poem, and there's something about the theoretical suggestions in the poem that goes over the heads of the age range it is meant for, I think. We'll keep it on the shelf but I wish I had bought a different book.
Although the facts and sentiments presented in the book are theologically sound, I don't like this one. The whole book is a singsongy sort of prolonged poem, and there's something about the theoretical suggestions in the poem that goes over the heads of the age range it is meant for, I think. We'll keep it on the shelf but I wish I had bought a different book.
July 14, 2015
Gavin will love it.
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