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| The Children's Book of Virtues Contributor(s): Bennett, William J. (Editor), Hague, Michael (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 068481353X ISBN-13: 9780684813530 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Retail: $24.00 OUR PRICE: $16.68 You Save Over 30% Buy 100 or more: OUR PRICE: $16.08 Save More! Buy 200 or more: OUR PRICE: $15.36 Save Even More!! Binding Type: Hardcover - Other Formats 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism |
| LC Subject: - Conduct of life; Literary collections. - Literature; Collections. - Conduct of life; Literary collections. |
| Dewey: 808.8/038 |
| LCCN: 95021700 |
| Academic/Grade Level: Grade 2-3, Age 7-8 |
| Book type: Non-Fiction |
| Physical Information: 12.25" H x 9.50" W x 0.75" (1.75 lbs) |
| Scholastic Reading Counts Info |
| Quiz #: Q02137 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Grades 3-5 Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| 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): lliam J. Bennett served as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under President 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. Dr. Bennett is currently a co-director of Empower America, and the John M. Olin Distinguished Fellow in Cultural Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation. He, his wife, Elayne, and their two sons, John and Joseph, live in Chevy Chase, Maryland. |
Reviewed by Horn Book Guide Reviews (Horn Book Guide Reviews 1996) Bennett's brief introductions to each of these tales, fables, and poems are decidedly didactic and moralistic in tone. The selections are divided by the virtues they intend to teach, such as ""Courage / Perseverance"" and ""Compassion / Faith."" Fans of Hague's old-fashioned style of illustration may enjoy the collection. Copyright 1998 Horn Book Guide Reviews |
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