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Book of Virtues: Treasury of Great Moral Stories
Truly great teachers, like Jesus or Aesop, use parables or stories to get their ideas across. William Bennett, former Secretary of Education under President Reagan, recognizes the value of this approach in teaching character traits to our children. By compiling in one book a collection of classic stories, poetry, and hymns from a variety of times and places, he has made our job as parents a little easier. Working on self-discipline? How about the story of "Midas" or "George Washington's Rules for Civility"? Need examples of compassion? "The Good Samaritan" is hard to beat, but also consider "Androcles and the Lion," or Tocqueville's "The Influence of Democracy." Stories about courage? Choose from "Ulysses and Cyclops" or Patrick Henry's "Liberty or Death" speech. Other virtues illustrated include responsibility, friendship, work, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, and faith. A whopping 800+ pages of character-shaping works. Use alongside your school books, or Dad can read some selections after supper. An exceptional resource.
Product Format: | Hardcover |
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Brand: | Simon & Schuster |
Author: | William J. Bennett |
Grades: | PK-12 |
ISBN: | 9780684835778 |
Length in Inches: | 8.8125 |
Width in Inches: | 5.6875 |
Height in Inches: | 1.9375 |
Weight in Pounds: | 2.0503 |