From the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage

✨ A collection of classic tales that build strong hearts and minds.

🛡️ Responsibility | 🦁 Courage | 💖 Kindness

🤝 Friendship | 🧠 Wisdom | 🏃‍♀️ Perseverance | 🌟 Faith

Looking for stories that teach more than just a lesson?

The Book of Virtues is packed with powerful, character-shaping stories perfect for young listeners—and their grown-ups too!

🎧 Each story offers a meaningful way to explore big ideas like right and wrong, bravery, honesty, and caring for others. William J. Bennett brings together timeless tales from:

• 📖 The Bible
• 🏛️ Ancient myths
• 🇺🇸 American history
• 🧚‍♂️ Fairy tales
• ✒️ Poems and classic literature

These are the stories that spark imagination and character—great for thoughtful discussions after each episode or cozy bedtime listens.

👨‍👩‍👧 Whether you're in the car, at home, or gathered around for storytime, The Book of Virtues is a heartwarming guide to help kids grow into their best selves—one story at a time.

🎙️ This Week’s Story: The Great Kapok Tree

By Lynne Cherry

🌿 A modern fable with a powerful message for young Earth heroes.

Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest…

🪓 A man raises his axe to chop down a mighty kapok tree.

But before he can finish the job, he falls into a deep sleep—

And the forest begins to speak. 🌳👂

🐒 Parrots, jaguars, frogs—even a child from the Yanomamo tribe—

whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how

“all living things depend on one another.”

📚 With rich, breathtaking illustrations and an urgent call to action, this beautiful tale invites kids to think about:

🌍 Nature’s balance

💚 Interconnected life

🦜 Rainforest creatures worth protecting

✋ And the power of one person to make a difference.

Perfect for young environmentalists and curious minds, The Great Kapok Tree reminds us that the Earth is speaking—

🧏 Are we listening?

🏆 An award-winning classic:

⭐ IRA Teacher’s Choice

⭐ ABA Pick of the Lists

⭐ Reading Rainbow Review Book

⭐ NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book

Purchase this book here.

From the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage

✨ A collection of classic tales that build strong hearts and minds.

🛡️ Responsibility | 🦁 Courage | 💖 Kindness

🤝 Friendship | 🧠 Wisdom | 🏃‍♀️ Perseverance | 🌟 Faith

Looking for stories that teach more than just a lesson?

The Book of Virtues is packed with powerful, character-shaping stories perfect for young listeners—and their grown-ups too!

🎧 Each story offers a meaningful way to explore big ideas like right and wrong, bravery, honesty, and caring for others. William J. Bennett brings together timeless tales from:

• 📖 The Bible
• 🏛️ Ancient myths
• 🇺🇸 American history
• 🧚‍♂️ Fairy tales
• ✒️ Poems and classic literature

These are the stories that spark imagination and character—great for thoughtful discussions after each episode or cozy bedtime listens.

👨‍👩‍👧 Whether you're in the car, at home, or gathered around for storytime, The Book of Virtues is a heartwarming guide to help kids grow into their best selves—one story at a time. Purchase this book here.

From the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage

✨ A collection of classic tales that build strong hearts and minds.

🛡️ Responsibility | 🦁 Courage | 💖 Kindness

🤝 Friendship | 🧠 Wisdom | 🏃‍♀️ Perseverance | 🌟 Faith

Looking for stories that teach more than just a lesson?

The Book of Virtues is packed with powerful, character-shaping stories perfect for young listeners—and their grown-ups too!

🎧 Each story offers a meaningful way to explore big ideas like right and wrong, bravery, honesty, and caring for others. William J. Bennett brings together timeless tales from:

• 📖 The Bible
• 🏛️ Ancient myths
• 🇺🇸 American history
• 🧚‍♂️ Fairy tales
• ✒️ Poems and classic literature

These are the stories that spark imagination and character—great for thoughtful discussions after each episode or cozy bedtime listens.

👨‍👩‍👧 Whether you're in the car, at home, or gathered around for storytime, The Book of Virtues is a heartwarming guide to help kids grow into their best selves—one story at a time. Purchase this book here.

A bold and thoughtful collection of tales where brains and heart win the day.

🌏 From ancient China to modern America,

🏔️ From the mountains of Afghanistan to the forests of Norway...

This powerful anthology brings together 14 unforgettable stories—some classic, others hidden gems—about boys and men who show that:

🧠 Cleverness

💖 Kindness

🛡️ Character

…are the truest forms of courage.

Whether they’re standing up to trolls, tyrants, or just everyday struggles, these sons, brothers, kings, and dreamers prove that real heroism isn't about how strong you are—it's about who you are.

📚 From the beloved author of Not One Damsel in Distress, Jane Yolen returns with another inspiring collection that’s just right for listeners who love a good tale—full of meaning, magic, and heart.

👦👧 A perfect episode for both boys and girls who believe being brave means being kind, wise, and true. Purchase this book here.

🍜 The Kang Brothers and the Invention of Noodles 🍜

Learn how the three fun-loving Kang brothers created noodles, one of China's most famous inventions! 🇨🇳✨ This colorfully redesigned edition also includes a bilingual Chinese translation. 🈶️

The three creative Kang brothers (Ting, Pan, and Kùai) discover many of China’s famous inventions in the series Amazing Chinese Inventions. 📚✨

Mama Kang needs her sons’ help to make her famous dumplings for the annual cooking contest. 🥟👩‍🍳 But this year, the Kang brothers play with the dough, and before long, long strips of dough fly everywhere! 🍝🚀

With no time left, the family brings only the strings of boiled flour. 🍲🥢 The village always expects Mama's delicious dish to win. Will this new recipe wow the judges, or will the three boys find themselves in hot water? 🏆😅

The story includes an author’s note on the history of noodles and a delicious noodle recipe, perfect for eating with chopsticks! 🥢🍜

This fanciful blend of fact and imagination brings Asian culture to life for young readers. 🌏💫

Children will love the bright, bold artwork, created in the traditional Chinese style of hand-cut, colored paper. 🎨📜

Parents will enjoy the ingenuity of the Kang brothers, who teach a thing or two about inventiveness. 🤔💡

Teachers and librarians will appreciate the historical references and the bilingual translation in simplified Chinese, ideal for language classes, programs, and schools. 🏫📖

“Compestine’s almost tongue-in-cheek tale is a nearly unbeatable combination of slapstick humor, fast pace, and food.” 😄🍜🍽️ Get this book here.

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🌍 Anansi the Trickster 🕷️✨

Award-winning author Taiye Selasi reimagines the much-loved West African trickster tale for a new generation. 🌟

"Allow me to introduce myself."

But he needed no introduction.

"Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy.

"The tales were true!" 🕷️💫

"Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far." 📜🌍

Kweku has grown up hearing stories of the mischievous spider Anansi. 🧑‍🦱🕷️ Nicknamed "Anansi" by his father for his cheeky ways, Kweku embarks on a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana. 🇬🇭🌴

There, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet and discover a magical pot that can be filled with anything they wish. 🍲✨ Anansi fills it again and again with his favorite red-red stew, eating so much he feels sick. 😷

Will he learn the importance of sharing this wonderful gift? 🤔🍽️

This charming retelling teaches children about the dangers of greed and the power of kindness. ❤️

Tinuke Fagborun's colorful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life! 🎨🌟

At the end, readers can learn more about the origins of Anansi folktales. 📚🌍 This beautiful storybook will be a treasure for young readers. 🧸💖 Get this book here.

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🌟 The Magic Gourd 🌟

Coretta Scott King Honor author/artist presents a magical tale from Mali about a gourd that can fill itself with whatever its owner desires—and a powerful lesson about generosity. 🍲💧

In a land suffering from drought and famine, Rabbit rescues Brother Chameleon from a thorny bush. 🐰🌿 Grateful for the help, Chameleon rewards Rabbit with a magical gourd that always stays full of food and water. 🍎💦

But soon, a greedy king steals the gourd, hoping to use it to make gold and gather food for himself. 👑💰🐍

Using his cleverness, Rabbit recovers the gourd but leaves plenty behind for the King. 🐰✨ Surprised by Rabbit's kind act, the king begins to understand the true value of generosity and friendship. 🤝💖

The story’s exciting illustrations in bright ceramic plates, bowls, and sculpture practically dance off the pages! 🎨🖼️

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