About this title: Reading is one of the most effective ways to combat moral illiteracy and build a child's character. This book, featuring evaluations of more than 300 books for children - is designed to help parents and teachers find the best books available for teaching moral values. The books are divided into categories ranging from fables and fairytales through historical and contemporary fiction, history and biography to sacred text and books for holidays. Within each category the short, to-the-point summaries are organized by age groups.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone
Date Published: 1994-11-01
ISBN-13:9780671884239ISBN:0671884239
Description: Very Good. Very Good Paperback. Age-toned pages; stamp on inside front cover. From The Civil War Book Shop-As close as your computer; as dependable as old Abe. read more
Binding: Trade PB
Publisher: Touchtone
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780671884239ISBN:0671884239
Description: Very Good. No Dj. 1994 Trade PB. 332 Pages. Binding good, clean pages. One corner bumped. Small smudges on top edge. Small bump top of spine. Very light shelf wear. Summary of books that teach moral values. Remainder mark. Here is a family guide to classic novels, contemporary fiction, myths and legends, science fiction and fantasy, folktales, Bible stories, picture books, biographies, holiday stories, and many other books that celebrate virtues and values. There are more than 300 titles to ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780671884239ISBN:0671884239
Description: Good. Light shelf wear. Natural age tanning on otherwise clean pages. Book Description: Here is a family guide to classic novels, contemporary fiction, myths and legends, science fiction and fantasy, folktales, Bible stories, picture books, biographies, holiday stories, and many other books that celebrate virtues and values. There are more than 300 titles to choose from, each featuring a dramatic story and memorable characters who explore moral ground and the difference between what is right ... read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone Books, Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780671884239ISBN:0671884239
Description: Very Good + 5.5 x 8 trade paperback book has light brown and blue lettering on the white spine with a yellow/illustrated cover. Here is a family guide to classic novels, contemporary fiction, myths and legends, science fiction and fantasy, folktales, Bible stories, picture books, biographies, holiday stories, and many other books that celebrate virtues and values. 332 pages. Pages slightly browning. Clean with tight binding in Very Good + condition. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780671884239ISBN:0671884239
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Date Published: 1994-11-01
ISBN-13:9780671884239ISBN:0671884239
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780671884239. read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
"As another reviewer pointed out, the title and subtitle of this book may put people off. But this isn't a book that applies a preachy sort of moralism to the task of building a child's character through literature. Far from it. It's a very valuable guide to books that have, and will, stand the test of time as classics. I discovered many wonderful books through this guide and had a great time reading them to my children. The best children's literature is as satisfying on an adult level as it is for the child.
This book is valuable not only for the lists and summaries of good books for children (grouped by age level and category) that takes up most of its pages. The first 60 pages contain five short chapters on the importance of reading for children and of selecting the sort of books that will build their character and intellect. It explains why it does matter what your child reads (not just that they read). Don't skip this reading. No matter how convinced you are of the importance of good literature for a child's development, your conviction and understanding will deepen by reading what the authors have to say in this introductory material.
The fifth chapter has some especially useful guidelines on selecting and sharing good books. Distinguish between issues and virtues: "Having enlightened opinions is no substitute for having character". "Good books are people centered, not problem centered." Context of behavior portrayed in a book is crucial. "Character building books are not simply about good people doing good things. ... The question is not whether unethical behavior is present, but how it is presented". Look for stories that "open up new possibilities and stretch the imagination. ... be wary of stories that focus exclusively on narrow teen or preteen preoccupations, or those that offer nothing more than the therapeutic reassurance that everything is okay". "Look for books in which the main character grows". There is an education here to help you discern for yourself the quality of children's literature. There is also some good advice on how to read to your children; a good list of "do's and don't's" that make reading aloud more productive an fun. It won't be long before your kids are turning off the TV and asking you to read to them. You will have plenty of good material to draw from with this book as your guide."
"This book didn't add a whole lot to what I have already read in "The Read-Aloud Handbook" and "Honey for a Child's Heart." In fact, it quotes the other two. It was still a pleasure to read and includes books in its reading list not found in the other two. I also find it interesting when authors have different takes on a particular book (i.e Alice in Wonderland--for younger or older audience)"
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