Teaching Choral Concepts

Review

Meet the Matthews family. Cindy Lou is seven years old. Her brother, Craig, is 11. The twins, Marian and Mark are in thier first year at the University. And baby jonny is born as the book begins.

Cindy Lou has many questions about what is happening in her family as everyone participates in priesthood ordinances and living the gospel. Her parents explain the concepts on her age and vocabulary level in this very interesting and readable story.
She learns about faith, repentance" forgiveness, prayer, sabbath-day conduct, preparation of a talk, the form and language of prayer, missionary work and the importance of temple marriage. The priesthood ordinances of blessing a baby, receiving the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood, and blessing the sick are explained, and Cindy Lou herself is baptized and confirmed. The story also describes Mark's departure for a mission, Marian's temple marriage, and instances of administering to the sick for serious illnesses, providing opportunities for parents to explain these events in depth to their children.

The vocabulary is simple enough for children from seven to eleven to read alone. The book is a useful supplement to family gospel learning activities and will serve as an effective aid to parents as they answer questions asked by their children.
The book is interesting for the entire family and will strengthen the understanding and testimony of all who read it. It's especially valuable for new convert children and families with Primary-age youth--they'll love it.

Table of Contents

Contents, 5

1. A New Baby Brother, 7

2. A Name for Johnny, 12

3. What Is Priesthood?, 15

4. Craig Talks With the Bishop, 22

5. Craig Becomes a Deacon, 25

6. God's Special Day, 27

7. The Sad Day, 31

8. Cindy Lou's First "Grown-up" Talk, 35

9. A Very Sick Grandmother, 40

10. Mark's Mission Interview, 44

11. Mark Becomes a Missionary, 49

12. The New Neighbors, 55

13. Cindy Lou is a Missionary, 59

14. A New Ring for Marian, 62

15. Marriage in the Temple, 66

16. The Wedding Reception, 73

17. Cindy Lou's Birthday, 76

18. Cindy Lou is Baptized, 81

Sample Page

The Sad Day
Cindy Lou had been naughty all day. It had started
in the morning when she couldn't find her blue
sweater to wear to school. She was mad because
Mother didn't stop and help her find it, so she was
almost late for school.
She had done badly in class, also. Her teacher asked
her a very easy arithmetic question that she really
knew, but she couldn't answer it. The boys laughed
at her for making the silly mistake. Then at recess,
she even had a fight with her best friend, Patty.
Cindy Lou was still cross when she got home from
school. Mother asked her to clean her room but Cindy
Lou didn't want to. She just sat and played with her
doll. Mother got angry with her.
Then Mother asked her to tend Johnny. But Johnny
was playing with his blocks so noisily that Cindy Lou
couldn't hear her favorite television show. She shouted
at him to be quiet. Johnny cried and cried.
Mother came from the kitchen and said, "Cindy
Lou, you just can't do anything right today. You're
making everyone else sad. I think you better go to your
room and stay there until Daddy comes home."
 

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