The Book of VirtuesFrom the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage, William J. Bennett's bestselling The Book of Virtues is an inspiring anthology that helps children understand and develop moral character—and helps parents teach it to them. Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. In order for our children to develop such traits, we have to offer them examples of good and bad, right and wrong. And the best places to find them are in great works of literature and exemplary stories from history. William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in The Book of Virtues. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, these stories are a rich mine of moral literacy, a reliable moral reference point that will help anchor our children and ourselves in our culture, our history, and our traditions—the sources of the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. Complete with instructive introductions and notes, The Book of Virtues is a book the whole family can read and enjoy—and learn from—together. |
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Page 123
... girl , " you are so thirsty . I can't pass you without giving you a few drops of water . If I give you just a little there will still be enough for my mother . " So the little girl poured some water into her hand and held it down for ...
... girl , " you are so thirsty . I can't pass you without giving you a few drops of water . If I give you just a little there will still be enough for my mother . " So the little girl poured some water into her hand and held it down for ...
Page 124
... girl who was kind and unselfish . It is called the Big Dipper . The Little Match Girl Hans Christian Andersen To feel another's anguish — this is the essence of compassion . Here is a Hans Christian Andersen masterpiece , a simple ...
... girl who was kind and unselfish . It is called the Big Dipper . The Little Match Girl Hans Christian Andersen To feel another's anguish — this is the essence of compassion . Here is a Hans Christian Andersen masterpiece , a simple ...
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... girl answered " No , " and his sister wondered greatly because she spoke the truth . And again she asked , " Do you see him now ? " And the girl answered , " Yes , and he is very wonderful . " And she asked , " With what does he draw ...
... girl answered " No , " and his sister wondered greatly because she spoke the truth . And again she asked , " Do you see him now ? " And the girl answered , " Yes , and he is very wonderful . " And she asked , " With what does he draw ...
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The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories William John Bennett No preview available - 1996 |
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