Bennett, William J., ed. The Book
of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories. New York:
Simon and Schuster, 1993.Bennett, William J., ed. The Book
of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories. New York:
Simon and Schuster, 1993.| Recommended Edition Hardcover 831 pages. |
Other EditionsAvailable
Paperback |
Reviewed by:
Norlan
De Groot
Key Words: Classic,
Poetry, Fable, Folk Tale, Short Story, World Literature
Recommended Reading Level:
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Theme: Bennett has
gathered stories and poems from around the world to illustrate
the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, responsibility,
friendship, work, courage, perseverance, honesty, loyalty and
faith.
Summary: Each of the
virtues listed above make up a section in the book. Under each
virtue Bennett lists stories that progress from the easy to the
more difficult. Children can read through a virtue and push
themselves to go as far as their reading and comprehension level
will allow.
Strengths: This book
contains excellent, classic stories that are essential for
developing moral literacy in children. Bennett’s comments at
the beginning of the stories are also instructive.
Weaknesses: Bennett
lists some Bible stories as examples of moral values. When he
does so he drifts toward moralism. Children should be reminded
that the Bible is much more than simply a series of moral
stories.
Other Notes: This is
an excellent book to have available for children to browse
through. Leave it on a coffee table somewhere, allowing children
to pick it up, read a story and set it back down again.
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