If Jesus Came To My House by Joan Gale Thomas, a charming story of a boy who imagines what it would be like to be friends with the boy Jesus.
Written and illustrated by Joan Gale Thomas. First American edition, 1951. Lothrop, Lee & Shepherd.
This has been an enduring children's book, first published in England in 1924 and in the U.S. in 1951, and in print until 2008.
From the front flap:
"A little boy imagines what it would be like if Jesus came to spend the afternoon with him - the little Jesus, of course, "about the age that I am and about the size of me." It is easy to see why this friendly little book, originally published in England, has already sold 19 editions. It offers the Golden Rule in concepts easily grasped by small children and indirectly suggests some ways to carry them out."
Joan Gale Thomas (1910 - 1988) was a British children's book author and illustrator, best known for When Marnie Was There (1967), her first YA novel and runner-up for the Carnegie Medal.
Discover more of her books at Goodreads.
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Condition*: Very good/Good. Dust jacket has two small closed tears and two open tears on the front along the top edge and a closed tear on the back. The white cover boards are slightly discolored from age. (Acquired from original owner.)
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