Product Description

In The Children's Book of Virtues, William J. Bennett and Michael Hague have created a spectacular compilation of timeless stories, poems, songs, and folktales in which every family can find an inexhaustible store of delight and inspiration. Containing the complete text and illustrations from their three earlier collaborations -- The Children's Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Heroes, and The Children's Book of America -- this vital anthology belongs on the bookshelf of every home.

In The Children's Book of Virtues, parents can introduce their children to stories and poems by Aesop, Robert Frost, and more, illustrating the essential components of virtue: Courage, Perseverance, Responsibility, Work, Self-Discipline, Compassion, Faith, Honesty, Loyalty, and Friendship. From "St. George and the Dragon" to "George Washington and the Cherry Tree," here are tales to cherish forever.

In The Children's Book of Heroes, families will find examples of heroism illustrated by stories ancient and new. Here are Theseus and the Minotaur, David and Goliath, Jackie Robinson, Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. As the author writes, "We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right."

From Robert E. Lee tending a wounded soldier to Abigail Adams's bravery, to Martin Luther King's dream, to Walt Whitman listening to America sing, The Children's Book of America completes the trilogy with an unforgettable celebration of our nation's history and character.

Filled with wonderful paintings by Michael Hague, each one especially commissioned for the three earlier books, and introduced and edited by William J. Bennett, The Children's Treasury of Virtues is an unforgettable celebration of the traits that are the essential building blocks of good character, heroic deeds, and a great nation.

This volume contains the complete text of the The Children's Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Heroes, and The Children's Book of America

The Children's Book of Virtues

TRY, TRY AGAIN

PERSEVERE

IT CAN BE DONE

THE LITTLE HERO OF HOLLAND

THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE

THE STARS IN THE SKY

LITTLE FRED

THERE WAS A LITTLE GIRL

PLEASE

BOY WANTED

OVER IN THE MEADOW

THE LITTLE RED HEN

THE KING AND HIS HAWK

HERCULES AND THE WAGONER

ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON

A CHILD'S PRAYER

KINDNESS TO ANIMALS

THE SERMON TO THE BIRDS

SOMEONE SEES YOU

THE HONEST DISCIPLE

LITTLE SUNSHINE

THE LION AND THE MOUSE

THE LEGEND OF THE DIPPER

THE PASTURE

GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE CHERRY TREE

GOD MAKE MY LIFE A LITTLE LIGHT

THE INDIAN CINDERELLA

LITTLE BOY BLUE

THE BOY WHO CRIED "WOLF"

THE HONEST WOODMAN

WHY FROG AND SNAKE NEVER PLAY TOGETHER

The Children's Book of Heroes

HEROES

OPPORTUNITY

ABOUT ANGELS

A PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE

ONLY A DAD

THE SPHINX

JACKIE ROBINSON

SAIL ON! SAIL ON!

DAVID AND GOLIATH

OUR HEROES

HONEST ABE

HOW THE ANIMALS GOT SUNLIGHT

THE STAR JEWELS

MOTHER TERESA

THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD

THE MINOTAUR

HELEN KELLER'S TEACHER

FATHER FLANAGAN

THE HERO OF INDIAN CLIFF

TASHIRA'S TURN

WHEN MOTHER READS ALOUD

The Children's Book of America

"AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL," KATHARINE LEE BATES

THE LEGEND OF THE GRAND CANYON

THE PILGRIMS AND THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

FATHER JUNIPERO SERRA

THE BRAVERY OF ABIGAIL ADAMS

"YANKEE DOODLE"

WESTWARD WITH LEWIS AND CLARK

PAUL BUNYAN

THE STORY OF "THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER"

JOHNNY APPLESEED

ABE LINCOLN'S SCHOOL DAYS

"THE ERIE CANAL"

REMEMBER THE ALAMO!

"I HEAR AMERICA SINGING," WALT WHITMAN

THE TALE OF "SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT"

ROBERT E. LEE AND THE WOUNDED SOLDIER

MARGARET OF NEW ORLEANS

"HOME ON THE RANGE"

JOHN HENRY AND THE STEAM DRILL

"THE NEW COLOSSUS," EMMA LAZARUS

THE WIZARD OF MENLO PARK

MARTIN LUTHER KING'S DREAM

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

"AMERICA," SAMUEL FRANCIS SMITH

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9657 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

Amazon.com Review
Conservative champion of ethics William J. Bennett loves to write primers on character building. This hefty three-part treasury brings together three of Bennett's previous primers aimed for young children: The Children's Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Heroes, and The Children's Book of America. In his new introduction, Bennett explains why he believes stories are the key to raising morally sound children. "Even in an age of computer games and electronic toys, you can't beat a good story--especially when offered by a caring adult--for capturing a child's attention," he writes. "Legends, folk tales, biographies, and poems ... serve as reference points on a moral compass, giving children a clear sense of direction in matters of right and wrong."

Even folks who don't agree with Bennett's politics often agree with the overriding lessons in these age-old stories. Famous selections include, "St. George and the Dragon," "George Washington and the Cherry Tree," tributes to Abraham Lincoln and Jackie Robinson, and Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Put this lavishly illustrated book by a child's bed so he or she can revisit these stories before drifting off to sleep. After all, this is the stuff that great dreams are made of. --Gail Hudson

About the Author
William J. Bennett served as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under President Bush and as Secretary of Education and Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities under President Reagan. The author of numerous bestselling books, including The Book of Virtues®, The Children's Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Heroes, and The Children's Book of America, 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. Dr. Bennett is currently the codirector of Empower America and the John M. Olin Distinguished Fellow in Cultural Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation. He lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with his wife, Elayne, and his two sons, John and Joseph.

Customer Reviews

I (the Dad) enjoy reading it
to my children. But they seem to prefer other books. They mostly enjoy the time we spend together reading. Perhaps the stories themselves may yeild fruit for them sometime down the road. I'm glad I bought it and read it with my children.

A series of teachable moments just waiting for you
This book is a beautiful source of morality tales for young children. It has full color illustrations on every page. It's stories range from poems of just a few lines to longer tales several pages long. My five year old really enjoys listening and looking at the lovely pictures at bedtime.

The stories all illustrate a virtue or value, and make wonderful springboards into discussions about right and wrong.

A beautiful book!
This book is well worth the money for its content and unique illustrations.