The Children's Book of Virtues -- William J. Bennett

<b>The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's bestseller <i>The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtues</i> is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together.</b> <p/>With selections from <i>The Book of Virtues, </i> from Aesop and Robert Frost to George Washington's life as well as Native American and African folklore, <i>The Children's Book of Virtues</i> brings together timeless stories and poems from around the world. <p/>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. <p/>Lavishly illustrated by the well-known artist Michael Hague, these wonderful stories and the virtues they illustrate come to life on these pages. <p/><i>The Children's Book of Virtues</i> is an enduring treasury of literature and art that will help lead young minds toward what is noble and gentle and fine.<br><br><b>Author:</b> William J. Bennett<br><b>Publisher:</b> Simon & Schuster<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/1995<br><b>Pages:</b> 112<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.84lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 12.19h x 9.38w x 0.69d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780684813530<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Booklist</i> 01/01/1996 pg. 838<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 07/01/1995 pg. 134 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw