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Book of Virtues, The - 30th Anniversary Edition

Thirty years ago, readers thought that the times were right for a book about moral literacy. Back then, Americans worried that schools were no longer parents’ allies in teaching good character. As the book’s original introduction noted, “moral anchors and moorings have never been more necessary.” If that was true in the 1990s, it is even more true today. The explosion of information with the Internet has left many unsure of what is valuable and what is not.

The Book of Virtues contains hundreds of exemplary stories offering children examples of good and bad, right and wrong. It is a great option for read-aloud time. Drawing on the Bible, American history, Greek mythology, English poetry, fairy tales, and modern fiction, William J. and Elayne Bennett show children the many virtuous paths they can follow—and the ones they ought to avoid. Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Loyalty. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Hard work. Self-discipline. Faith. These remain the essentials of good character. The selections are grouped according to character qualities which is very helpful in finding material that could co-ordinate with an area that you may be studying in another subject.

For the 30th anniversary edition, the Bennetts have slimmed down the book’s contents, while also finding room to introduce such figures as Mother Teresa, Colin Powell, and heroes of 9/11 and the War in Afghanistan. This is a rich mine of moral literacy to teach a new generation of children about American culture, history, and traditions—ultimately, the ideals by which we wish to live our lives.

Author	edited by William Bennett
Product Code	LB689
Ages	6 up
ISBN	9781982197117
Length	640 pages
Publisher	Simon and Schuster
Format	Hardcover, Black and White