A Night Without Darkness
What’s inside...
Recounts the miracle, from the Book of Mormon, of a night without darkness, which made known the birth of Christ to the inhabitants of North and South America.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
123 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt during their journey in 'A Night Without Darkness'?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as the main character?
What lessons did the characters learn by the end of the story?
How does the title 'A Night Without Darkness' relate to the story’s events and themes?
What changes would you make to the story, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in the shoes of the characters, fostering empathy and deeper understanding. Use a calm and curious tone to make the discussion enjoyable and engaging. Highlight the moral and themes of the story, and relate them to real-life situations that your child might encounter. Encourage your child to express their thoughts about the story’s outcome and if it aligns with their sense of right and wrong. Share your own interpretations of the story to stimulate a richer conversation and multiple viewpoints.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in adversity
Explanation: The protagonist faces challenges with resilience, showing children that bravery doesn’t mean an absence of fear, but facing fear head-on.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by confronting personal challenges, whether it’s trying out for a new sport or standing up for a friend.
Example Lesson: Importance of family and community
Explanation: Throughout the book, family and community play pivotal roles in support and guidance, teaching kids the value of strong relationships.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value and nurture relationships with family members and peers, understanding the strength that comes from unity.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Characters in the story learn to understand and share the feelings of others, promoting a message of empathy.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to put themselves in others' shoes, which can help in managing conflicts and building friendships in school and beyond.
Example Lesson: Perseverance towards goals
Explanation: The protagonist’s journey is filled with setbacks, yet they continue to push forward towards their goals, emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in achieving their own goals, whether in academics, hobbies, or relationships.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: As characters make mistakes and learn from them throughout the story, it highlights the growth that comes from errors.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand that mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth, easing the fear of failure and encouraging experimentation and learning.