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The Children’s Book of Heroes (Abridged) Audiobook
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"We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right," says William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues, the #1 bestseller that millions of American families turn to for moral inspiration. A new treasury chosen for young children presents splendid tales of the valor and indomitable spirit. This lasting testament to our cherished values features performances by:
– Elayne Bennett
– Andr├® Braugher
– Patricia Kalember
– Campbell Scott
The Children's Book of Heroes is a celebration of the endurance, sacrifice, courage, and compassion that characterize truly heroic deeds.
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"I have been surprised by how much my son enjoys looking at William Bennett's "Children's Book of.." series on his own. He is really captivated by these stories, and I don't blame him. They are engaging and exciting, and they communicate important moral truths without feeling didactic."
— Anne (4 out of 5 stars)
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“We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right.”
— William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues
The Children’s Book of Heroes Listener Reviews
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" More great Bedtime Stories curated by the former Secretary of Education. "
— towner77, 7/9/2013 -
" We still read this one together! "
— Becky, 7/5/2013 -
" Great for storytime with grandchildren, guiding them to real people who performed heroic acts in their lives. "
— Patricia, 4/16/2013 -
" A good anthology on heroes for kids. "
— Emese, 12/31/2012 -
" This book is filled with lots of great stories from modern heroes to hereos from the time of the Greeks. My boys loves the story of "Theseus and the Minatour." "
— Deanna, 6/21/2012 -
" A fine book collection of stories that inspire children (and other readers) with courage and fortitude. "
— Lora, 4/12/2012 -
" A great collection of inspirational stories for children "
— Jeniann, 7/16/2011 -
" This is a book of historical fiction that I thoroughly enjoyed. I like how it includes a wide variety of different kinds of heroes. Moms and dads as well as presidents are included in this book. I would definitely recommend it! "
— Jennifer, 5/9/2011 -
" A great collection of inspirational stories for children "
— Jeniann, 9/4/2008 -
" A good anthology on heroes for kids. "
— Mesh, 3/22/2008
About William J. Bennett
William J. Bennett, bestselling author, educator, and speaker, is a conservative pundit, politician, and political theorist. He served as Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. A former senior editor of the National Review, he writes for the National Review Online, National Review, and Commentary.