Book of Mormon Reader

by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

This book includes 54 colorfully illustrated stories from the Book of Mormon, written on a basic reading level. Each picture within the stories includes a caption with corresponding scripture reference. The book also includes glossaries of important words, people, and places, maps, a timeline, and a full index.

Genres: Religion, Lds, Childrens, Church, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Theology

110 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Emtiaj · Rating 4 out of 5]

জিসাসের জন্মের ৬০০ বছর আগের কথা। স্রষ্টার পথে কেউ চলেনা। প্রফেট লেহিকে স্রষ্টা নির্দেশ দিলেন জেরুজালেম ছেড়ে চলে যাওয়ার। মরুভূমির মধ্যে দিয়ে এসে পৌঁছালেন সমুদ্রের ধারে। স্রষ্টার নির্দেশ মত নৌকা তৈরি করে পাড়ি দিলেন ভিন্ন জায়গায় উদ্দেশ্যে। কোন সে জায়গা?

আমেরিকা!

সো ইতিহাস নতুন করে পড়ার সময় হয়েছে। কলম্বাস তুমি এবার চুপ করতে পার। আর নৃতাত্ত্বিকগণ তোমরা কি জানো, রেড ইন্ডিয়ানরা মোটেই আমেরিকার আদি অধিবাসী নয়? যারা স্রষ্টার কথা মত চলেনি তারাই কালো হয়ে গিয়েছিল। এতোদিন ধরে মাথা থেকে পা পর্যন্ত কাপড় পরা মানুষগুলো কেন দুই ফালি কাপড় পড়া শুরু করলো তা কি তোমরা জানো? এই যে ইন্ডিয়ান নামের আগে রেড আছে সেটা কিভাবে আসলো? গণতন্ত্রের প্রবর্তক কারা? জানতে হলে পড়তে হবে এ বই।

জিসাসের জন্মের রাত কিন্তু অন্ধকার হয়নি। আর মৃত্যুর তিন দিন পর্যন্ত কিন্তু মোটেই আলো ছিল না। আর জিসাস কিন্তু আমেরিকায় এসেছিলেন (মৃত্যুর পর)। বারো জনকে শিষ্যও মনোনীত করে গিয়েছিলেন। তাদের মধ্যে তিনজন আবার বিশেষ ধরণের।

মরমন শব্দের সাথে প্রথম পরিচয় মিট রমনির মাধ্যমে। উনি যদি নির্বাচিত হতেন তবে হয়ে যেতেন আমেরিকার প্রথম মরমন প্রেসিডেন্ট। হতে পারে নি বেচারা!

আর মরমনবাদ কিভাবে আসলো? বইটা তো পড়তে হবে। বাচ্চাদের জন্য লেখা। ইলাস্ট্রেটেড। প্রতি পৃষ্ঠায় সুন্দর ঝকঝকে ছয়টা করে ছবি আছে আর এক-দুই লাইনের লেখা। আর ইয়ে, ইহুদীদের সুক্ষ্মভাবে খারাপ বলা হল।

[Yz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved these as a kid. My dad would read it too us and randomly change people's names or say the wrong words on purpose. Me, iz, and bean loved it.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book for teaching my children the stories from the Book of Mormon. I just finished it with my 5 year old. She was able to follow the story and keep track of the different groups of people and the battles. The pictures are great. It is a great summary of the book. My 9 year old liked hearing it again also.

I feel like my girls have a better understanding of how the record of these ancient people in America relate to Joseph Smith and our church, and how the gospel principles are the same for us as they were for people at the time of Christ. They also saw how God's hand was in the lives of these people. They noticed that God can see the end from the beginning and that he leads people to accomplish is plans. They both said they felt good when we read and they would always beg for another chapter.

I should also say that it was helpful for me too in getting all the different groups straight.

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man, I read these so much growing up!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

We have personally had a better experience reading the stories to our kids straight from the source, but this picture book adaptation definitely has its place. I have to say, though, the videos (found on LDS.org for free) which utilize both the artwork and words from this book are truly wonderful!

[Ari · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a lot easier to understand than the real scriptures and has cool illustrations.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually finished the adult version today, but I thought I would rate this one instead since I hadn't already. Some of the artwork is better than others, but it's a great way to teach children the Book of Mormon stories. I have no doubt in my mind that this is a true book and that the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true church on the earth. Other churches have bits and pieces of the truth, but the fullness of the gospel is in the Mormon church. I know it, I live it, I love it.

[Arza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether or not you believe the Book of Mormon to be a book of scripture, or "one of the greatest frauds ever perpetrated on the American people", you cannot deny that this book is an excellent resource for teaching the stories of the Book of Mormon. It takes the stories and relates them in a manner that even a child could understand, even taking the time to explain some of the principles that the stories are supposed to teach.

[Danielle · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this for a book that had an author with Saints in it for a reading challenge. This was very hard to follow even though it is meant for children. It is not my religion at all which also plays a part. Even with the index and all of that I could not keep up with who is who or where was where. Do I think those who follow should not? No. Is this for me? Also, no.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

we read these to our children (ages 2-5) for family scripture study. the whole family including mom and dad is learning new things. my son (age 5) is starting to remember some of the stories, and refer to them during his playtime. you can find this book for free at lds.org

[Travis Standley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this with my 4 year old son. He enjoyed the illustrations at times. I think reading to him from the scriptures directly is the most powerful way to go. However, this book did help him with storyline. It solidified his love of Nephi the he obtained through the song “Nephi’s Courage”.

[Matt Olson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a little kid and it was so good! It tells true stories and has pictures so it is easy for little kids to read. To this day I picture many of the events in my head as it shows in the book!

[Megan Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Moroni wanted everyone to believe in Jesus Christ and come to know him. He said everything good comes from Christ."

"Abinadi told the people to repent and believe in Jesus Christ or they would not be saved."

"Scribes helped Joseph by writing the words as he translated them from the gold plates."

[Chelsey M. Ortega · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great way to introduce the scripture stories to young children who cannot read and/or just beginning to read.

[Caity McPhe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great rendition of the Book of Mormon.

It is something that I can get my five year old to pay attention too, most of the time. Beautiful pictures, great summaries.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best ever thing for your kid

[Ellis · Rating 1 out of 5]

A very effective way to confuse children. Very near the beginning, it teaches that it's okay to murder if you feel like God wants you to do it.... Great message...

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so fun to read when I was a kid!

[Kaitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that Emma can read these pretty easily. She loves reading her own scripture each day.

[Charles Hartzog · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's good to know how the stories in the book of Mormon are played out visually for young children.

[Tayla Mateer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the fact that i could understand it even when i was little

[Kelli Bonin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic resource for kids (and I learned a lot too)!

[Agboola Emmanuel]

Nice book

[Red · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book of Mormon Stories simplified for children. So beautiful, I recommend this to anyone.

[Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit advanced for my 2 year old. But it should work better as she ages.

[P.S. Winn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for those who believe in the Book of Mormon and want to teach their children about the stories. Good illustrations add to the content.

[Ricky Taylor · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the most funniest stories I ever had read. I came away from this book wondering how in the world did millions of people fell for this fairy tale?

[Ranee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful illustrations and stories

[Jaclynn Alva · Rating 5 out of 5]

This helped me understand the Book of Mormon better as a kid!

[Rhiannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bestseller by the most popular postwar writer for children of all ages.