The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's number-one bestseller; <I>The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtues</I> is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together: <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.