The Children's Book of Virtues Contributor(s): Bennett, William J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 068481353X ISBN-13: 9780684813530 Publisher: Simon & Schuster
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 1995 Annotation: Literally millions of readers embraced The Book of Virtues as the definitive treasury of great moral tales. This new edition, beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Michael Hague, is just right for parents to read comfortably to their young children, and for children to learn to read on their own. 112 color illustrations. |
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BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Nonfiction | Literary Criticism & Collections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey: FIC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
LCCN: 95021700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age Level: 5-8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 9.38" W x 12.19" L (1.84 lbs) 112 pages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Theometrics - Catholic - Topical - Home Schooling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Review Citations: Booklist 01/01/1996 pg. 838 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1995 pg. 134 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publisher Description: The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's number-one 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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Contributor Bio(s): Bennett, William J.: - William J. Bennett served as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under President George H. W. Bush and as Secretary of Education and Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities under President Reagan. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Williams College, a doctorate in political philosophy from the University of Texas, and a law degree from Harvard. He is the author of such bestselling books as The Educated Child, The Death of Outrage, The Book of Virtues, and the two-volume series America: The Last Best Hope. Dr. Bennett is the former host of the nationally syndicated radio show Bill Bennett's Morning in America and the current host of the popular podcast, The Bill Bennett Show. He is also the Washington Fellow of the Claremont Institute and a regular contributor to CNN. He, his wife, Elayne, and their two sons, John and Joseph, live in Maryland. |
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