Book of Mormon Stories for Little Children

Marjorie G. Johnson

Review

Writing for children is a challenging task requiring very special talent. It is not easy to tell a story in an interesting and exciting manner using the limited vocabulary known to preschoolers. The task becomes even more difficult when subject matter is historical and drawn from the scriptures. The author must spin her tales, but must also convey messages and meanings which subtly extend beyond the examples into the child's personal life. Many authors try, but few succeed with the skill Marjorie Johnson has demonstrated in Book of Mormon Stories for Little Children.

This is an exceptional book—it draws the message and meaning of the Book of Mormon down to a child's level while giving a clear overview of many of the sacred book's major themes. Attractive pictures, carefully drawn to appeal to children by Adele Palmer, also enhance the book.

Lehi, Nephi, Sam, Laman, Lemuel, Sariah, Ishmael, and Laban all appear in the early pages. Lehi's dream of the iron rod and the tree of life, the Liahona, Nephi's broken bow, the ship and the perilous ocean crossing, are all described. The goodness of King Benjamin, the evil deeds of King Noah, and the labors of Alma and the Sons of Mosiah are shown, as is the account of Ammon's success in preaching among the Lamanites, and the great faith of the 2,000 sons of Helaman. The excitement of general Moroni's Title of Liberty and the bravery of Samuel the Lamanite are also depicted.

The birth of the Savior, his resurrection, and his ministry in the Americas is described on a level young children can readily grasp. The faith of the brother of Jared is also depicted, as is the final role played by Moroni as he hid up the gold plates.

Book of Mormon Stories for Little Children carries a sweet spirit that will touch the hearts of young Latter-day Saints. Its message and pictures will provide an excellent springboard for many teaching moments, and will prove to be both inspirational and motivational. Horizon Publishers takes pleasure in recommending it for your child's reading enjoyment.

Table of Contents

Contents, 5

About the Author, 7

My Book of Mormon Song, 8

The Prophet Lehi, 11

The Book, 15

Ishmael and His Family, 19

Lehi's Dream, 23

The Liahona, 27

Nephi Breaks His Bow, 29

Jacob and Joseph, 32

Nephi Builds A Ship, 34

The Nephites and Lamanites, 38

King Benjamin, 41

Wicked King Noah, 44

Alma and His People, 47

Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah, 50

Sample Page

Heavenly Father knew that Lehi and his family would be in the desert for many years. Lehi's sons, Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi, were grown-up young men now. These young men should have wives so they could start their own families.
Heavenly Father told Lehi to send his sons back to Jerusalem again. He wanted them to go see a man named Ishmael. Ishmael was one of Lehi's very good friends.
Some of Ishmael's children were lovely grown-up girls. These girls would make good wives for Lehi's sons.
Nephi and his brothers went back to Jerusalem to see Ishmael. They told him about Heavenly Father's commandments to their father, Lehi.

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Title: Book of Mormon Stories for Little Children Author: Marjorie G. Johnson Retail Price: $8.98 Available: Now ISBN: 0-88290-063-3 Order Number (SKU): 1310 Pages: 94 Size: 5.5" X 8.5" Binding: Paperback