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The Children's Book of Virtues
Contributor(s): Bennett, William J. (Author)

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ISBN: 068481353X     ISBN-13: 9780684813530
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 1995
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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.
Additional Information
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

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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