"I've made my decision," announced Harold, "I was going to ask for a pair of new shoes, but I can polish up my old ones. Then maybe we can get some shoes for Gerald." Unselfishness-an almost forgotten quality amid modern society. This is just one of the lessons learned by the three energetic children featured in Happy Home Stories. Betty Lou, Harold, and Linda learn important lessons in sharing, sacrifice, obedience, and the love of Jesus. A character-building story book for young children of all ages, these stories include excerpts about famous historical figures like Johnny Appleseed and Fanny Crosby. Betty Lou, Harold, and Linda also discuss Biblical stories about heroes such as Nehemiah and Abraham, and imagine what Heaven must be like. They even have a birthday-party for Jesus! Author Ella May Robinson was the granddaughter of James and Ellen White. She was born in California, spent part of her childhood in Europe, went to college in Australia, and after her marriage to Dores E. Robinson, lived eight years in Africa. She filled the varied roles of colporteur, church school teacher, missionary wife, and mother of two missionaries.