The Children's Book of Virtues
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1993

The Children's Book of Virtues

By Michael Hague (Illustrator)

Discover timeless tales that teach courage, honesty, and friendship.

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112 pages
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Dive into a world of timeless stories and poems that introduce young readers to essential virtues like courage, honesty, and friendship. From Aesop's fables to Native American folklore, each tale is a stepping stone toward building good character. Beautifully illustrated, this collection is a treasure trove of wisdom and art, perfect for parents and children to explore together. Will these stories inspire a new generation to embrace noble qualities?

From the publisher

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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Pages
112
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
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Publication
Published
October 1, 1995
First published
November 1, 1993
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780684813530

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