Other editions of book The Littlest Angel

More than 1 million copies sold! One of the best-selling children's books of all time. First released in book form in 1946, this story has since appeared in numerous editions. It tells of a small angel who simply can't get with the program no matter how hard he tries. Then an understanding elder angel realizes that he's homesick and is able to retrieve a box of his most treasured possessions from "back home." When it comes time for Jesus to be born on Earth, The Littlest Angel gives his precious box to the Baby, but he is worried that God will think his gift too humble. However, God is pleased indeed, and transforms the box into The Star of Bethlehem. The Littlest Angel is presented with the award-winning artistry of Paul Micich who has won several awards and medals for his work. Young Ari Micich was the model for his father's artwork in The Littlest Angel.

A story written in 1939, and first published in book form in 1946, has become, for many of us, a cherished remembrance of childhood. "The Littlest Angel was the youngest angel in heaven, a very small boy who didn’t quite know how to act angelic and had a difficult time making the adjustment. The other angels in Heaven did not know what to do with him. He was clumsy, loud, messy, always late and sang off key — and his halo was always slipping off, perched over one eye, or rolling down the street. “ … The Littlest Angel soon became the despair of all the Heavenly Host. His shrill, ear-splitting whistle resounded at all hours through the Golden Streets. It startled the Patriarch Prophets and disturbed their meditations. Yes, and on top of that, he inevitably and vociferously sang off-key at the singing practice of the Heavenly Choir, spoiling its ethereal effect.” When it was time for Jesus to be born, all the angels and archangels began to prepare their gifts for the Child. But what would the Littlest Angel give? He thought of composing a hymn of adoration or writing a prayer. But as the day of the miracle drew closer, the small angel decided on his gift, and what he though was a humble gift would come to be known by all men on that special night. “And the Voice of God spoke, saying, “Of all the gifts of all the angels, I find that this small box pleases Me most. … I accept this gift in the Name of the Child, Jesus, born of Mary this night in Bethlehem.” It is, so often, the simple things that are the most important. Pam Griffin