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The Children's Book of Virtues

by William J. Bennett

Stories and poems for exploring character

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Stories and poems for exploring character

William J. Bennett brings together stories and poems from varied sources, including Aesop, Robert Frost, accounts of George Washington’s life, and Native American and African folklore. The selections are arranged around qualities such as courage, honesty, responsibility, compassion, and friendship, giving the collection a clear focus on character and conduct. The book is presented as a shared storytime volume for parents and children, with illustrations by Michael Hague accompanying the literary selections.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 and parents who enjoy reading together
  • Families seeking stories and poems that introduce values and virtues

Themes

Character and virtueCourage and perseveranceHonesty and responsibilityCompassion, loyalty, and friendshipFolktales and poetry from varied traditions

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Book overview

The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's bestseller The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtues is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together.

With selections from The Book of Virtues, from Aesop and Robert Frost to George Washington's life as well as Native American and African folklore, The Children's Book of Virtues brings together timeless stories and poems from around the world.

The stories have been chosen especially for a young audience to help parents introduce to their children the essentials of good character: courage, perseverance, responsibility, work, self-discipline, compassion, faith, honesty, loyalty, and friendship.

Lavishly illustrated by the well-known artist Michael Hague, these wonderful stories and the virtues they illustrate come to life on these pages.

The Children's Book of Virtues is an enduring treasury of literature and art that will help lead young minds toward what is noble and gentle and fine.
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