Coloring & Activity Book
13 puzzles and games plus 12 coloring pages. Help Jacob find Nephi, decode a secret message, and more.
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Nephite Christmas hardcover on a red and white Christmas backdrop with pine branches
Nephite Christmas book and coloring book surrounded by bead garland, gifts and gold ornaments
Illustrated Nephite village of thatched huts beneath a temple, from the first page of Nephite Christmas
Smiling children listening as their mother reads Nephite Christmas by the fire
Nephite Christmas spread: unbelievers threaten the faithful beside a waterfall
Grandmother reading Nephite Christmas with two smiling granddaughters
Nephite Christmas and Easter Journey hardcovers standing side by side
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Nephite Christmas
The Book of Mormon Christmas story, in the rhythm of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas
Sale price $21.25Regular price $24.9915% off
- Arrives Nov 6–12 · Ships from Idaho
- Order by Dec 17 to ship before Christmas
- Free US shipping $70+Under $70, a flat $8.00
- Love it or return it60 days to decide
- Ships from Idaho in 1–2 business daysPacked by hand
- Free gift noteWe’ll tuck your message in the box
“We love this book! It is sweet and the kids love finding the dove.”
Take a peek inside
Every spread is painted by Idaho illustrator Kelley Hicken. Here are a few favorite pages.
Christmas Eve in a Nephite village
“’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land…”
Inside Nephite Christmas: Samuel the prophet preaches from the temple steps while Jacob and a friend watch the wicked threaten
The faithful keep watch while doubters grow loud
“For Samuel the prophet said the sign would soon come, but the wait had just gotten too long for some.”
Nephite Christmas page: Jacob holds up his drawing as a girl points and scowling men look on
“For Samuel the prophet said the sign would soon come, but the wait had just gotten too long for some.”
Inside Nephite Christmas: Nephi tells Jacob to wait for “a night without darkness, with no setting sun”
Nephi teaches Jacob about the sign
“You must wait for the day and the night that are one, a night without darkness, with no setting sun!”
Nephite Christmas page: “You must wait for the day and the night that are one” above a temple
“You must wait for the day and the night that are one, a night without darkness, with no setting sun!”
Inside Nephite Christmas: Nephi’s prayer is answered in a glowing grove: “Son, lift up your head, and be of good cheer!”
Nephi’s prayer is answered in a grove filled with light
“Son, lift up your head, and be of good cheer! For the time is at hand, and the sign is so near!”
Nephite Christmas page: “Son, lift up your head, and be of good cheer!”
“Son, lift up your head, and be of good cheer! For the time is at hand, and the sign is so near!”
Inside Nephite Christmas: Jacob draws while Mary and Joseph hold baby Jesus under the star
Jacob sketches the Nativity, a world away
“For of Mary tomorrow I shall be born, in Bethlehem of Judea, that first Christmas morn.”
Nephite Christmas page: Mary and Joseph hold baby Jesus under the star
“For of Mary tomorrow I shall be born, in Bethlehem of Judea, that first Christmas morn.”
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Reviews
I have wanted to include the Christmas story from the Book of Morman in our family’s Christmas Eve nativity play for years. This book makes it so easy to include this Christmas story from the Book of Mormon. Thank you so much!
Karen B. We love this book! It is sweet and the kids love finding the dove.
Noel I smiled the whole time reading this beautiful story! Well written and illustrated for today’s children and adults alike! I love the familiar rhythm of the prose.
LeeAnn J. I love this simple well written story from the viewpoint of the Nephites. It will become a tradition at my family’s Christmas Eve program. I have given copies to my children along with the copy of the new Hymn, “Star Brite”.
Kathy H.Verified buyer Nephite Christmas is a well written retelling of the Book of Mormon story matching the cadence of the original Christmas poem. My family received it as a gift and I loved it as much as my kids did.
Austin V. Loved this story! Beautifully written and great illustrations. My grandchildren will love this!!
Merrilee B.
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I love this simple well written story from the viewpoint of the Nephites. It will become a tradition at my family’s Christmas Eve program. I have given copies to my children along with the copy of the new Hymn, “Star Brite”.
Kathy H.Verified buyer Nephite Christmas is a well written retelling of the Book of Mormon story matching the cadence of the original Christmas poem. My family received it as a gift and I loved it as much as my kids did.
Austin V. Loved this story! Beautifully written and great illustrations. My grandchildren will love this!!
Merrilee B. This book is very well done. It’s written as a catchy rhyme and it flows so nicely. The pictures are great too! It will make a great gift!
Kate A. Really fun twist on a classic christmas story! My 4 year old son loves it :)
Nate I love this book! My grandma used to include the story of Samuel the Lamanite and the sign during our Christmas story telling. She would be thrilled to know someone else did something to make that a yearly tradition. The illustration is awesome and the words makes it clear that the author loves and cherishes the nephites and the Book of Mormon. What a wonderful opportunity to have this book in my home to read yearly now! I love the star and the dove.
Candice A. An absolute, beautiful. And worthwhile story! I love to read it and the illustrations were absolutely gorgeous! I only wish I had this book last week when I was talking to my kids about Samuel! I really encourage everyone to get this book and read it and enjoy it every Christmas. Unless you enjoy Christmas all year like me, in which case you will read it all the time!
Kendra S.Verified buyer Beautiful and well written book! Reading this book together as a family will become one of our new Christmas traditions.
Tim I love this book. Looking forward to sharing with my family for our Christmas devotional.
D. F. This book has meaningful love on every page.
JeanneVerified buyer Such a Beautiful book and a wonderful way to help the littles remember this event.
Dot H. Wonderful Story
Lynn A. I love it! So creative and original!
Karen M. My family absolutely loves this book! It brings the Christmas spirit to life from the perspective of people in the americas. Highly recommend!!
Ellise
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Nephite ChristmasPrice $21.25Price if bought separately $24.99Rated 5.0(17 reviews)
On the night before Christmas, the Nephites watch and pray for the sign Samuel promised: a night without darkness. Nephite Christmas tells their story from 3 Nephi 1 in rhyming verse that reads like the poem your family already knows, with a dove hidden throughout. Read it together each Christmas and remember that Christ came to save all of us.
What’s Inside
- A rhyming read-aloud in the rhythm of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas
- Samuel’s sign, Nephi’s prayer and the night with no darkness, from 3 Nephi 1
- A dove hidden throughout the book, plus stars to count
- A short afterword that explains the prophecies of Christ’s birth and invites kids to find the dove and the star
- Warm, detailed illustrations by Idaho artist Kelley Hicken
- A hardcover with a dust jacket, made to come out every Christmas
Perfect for
- Christmas Eve, right after the Bethlehem story
- A Christmas Eve program or nativity play
- Family home evening in December
- Primary lessons and ward Christmas parties
- Gifts for grandchildren, neighbors and ministering friends
- A first Christmas book for little ones
FAQ
Questions? We’re here to help.
When do I need to order for Christmas?
Order by Thursday, December 17 and we’ll ship it before Christmas. Standard shipping takes 7–10 business days, so to have it by Christmas Eve, order by Thursday, December 10. Running late? The PDF editions download instantly, right up to Christmas Eve. Sending it as a gift? Add a free gift note in your cart and ship straight to the recipient.
Does it follow the scripture?
Closely. As in 3 Nephi 1, the unbelievers set a day to put the believers to death, Nephi pours out his heart to the Lord, the Lord answers, “Son, lift up your head, and be of good cheer!” and that night there is no darkness. Jacob, the boy who draws his way through the pictures, is a character created for the book, and some details are simplified to fit the rhyme.
How long does it take to read?
Under five minutes read straight through. Plan a few extra minutes for the dove hunt.
Is it a good fit for young children?
Yes. It’s a picture book for ages 3–10. The tension is gentle, and the story ends with forgiveness. A few scripture-style words like “saith” and “nigh” are a fun chance to talk about how the Book of Mormon sounds.
Book, bundle or set: which should I get?
The hardcover comes on its own, or in a bundle. The Nephite Christmas Bundle adds the Coloring & Activity Book, and the Bundle with Ornament adds the star ornament too. The Complete Set pairs it with Easter Journey for $49.99.
What if we don’t love it?
Send it back unused within 60 days of delivery for a refund, minus return shipping. If anything arrives damaged or defective, we’ll replace or refund it free. Digital downloads, gift cards are final sale, but if a file won’t open, we’ll fix it.
Is this published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
No. Nephite Christmas and Easter Journey are independent publications by author Tiffany Wheeler. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Details
| Format | Hardcover with dust jacket |
|---|---|
| Size | About 10.75″ × 8.75″, landscape |
| Ages | 3–10 |
| Read-aloud time | Under 5 minutes |
| Author | Tiffany Wheeler |
| Illustrator | Kelley Hicken |
| Publisher | Rhino Media, 2024 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8989343553 |
About the Story
’Twas the night before Christmas in ancient America, and the wicked were threatening. Samuel the prophet had promised a sign of the Savior’s birth, a night without darkness, but the wait had grown too long for some. Now the unbelievers have set a day: if the sign doesn’t come, the believers will die. While young Jacob watches and draws, the prophet Nephi kneels in a grove outside town and pours out his heart to the Lord.
The Lord answers: “Son, lift up your head, and be of good cheer!” That night, no darkness comes. The faithful are saved, and the very next day the Savior is born in Bethlehem. The story ends with a small act of forgiveness from Jacob and a message for every reader: “remember Christ came to save all of us, too!”
Pairs well with
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Hide it on the tree each night and let the kids seek the star, like the wise men of old.
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