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The Children's Book of Virtues

Author: Bennett  

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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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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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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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About the Author

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 host of th

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The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's number-one bestseller;The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtuesis the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together:With selections fromThe 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 Virtuesbrings 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 Virtuesis 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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Product Details

Publisher
Simon & Schuster | Simon & Schuster Ltd
Published
31st January 1996
Pages
112
ISBN
9780684813530

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