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Books About Patriotism For Kids
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Books About Patriotism For Kids

Read our top picks for American patriotic books fromThe Good and the Beautiful Bookshopand our freeBook List!These wonderful, inspiring books about patriotism for kids feature exciting adventure stories that bring…

Asian and Pacific Islander Books
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Asian and Pacific Islander Books

Looking for children’s books with Asian characters or experiences? We have compiled a list of titles fromThe Good and the Beautiful BookshopandBook Listwhich either feature characters from or take place…

Printable Bookmarks
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Printable Bookmarks

Looking for printable bookmarks? Do you love to color? These free printable bookmarks are available from The Good and the Beautiful. Grab your markers and start coloring the first two,…

Using Books to Help Raise Kind Kids
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Using Books to Help Raise Kind Kids

A Message from Jenny Phillips In a world that is largely self-centered and incredibly self-absorbed, it is definitely possible to raise kind and selfless children, but I believe it takes…

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Entertainment Value

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Moral Value

All books on The Good and the Beautiful Book List are deemed appropriate and wholesome, but some books have more emphasis on moral principles than others. A lower rating for moral value does not mean the book is inappropriate; it only means that moral values are not as highly emphasized.

Educational Value

Although all books on this list have educational value in the sense of increasing vocabulary and other important skills, the educational value scale is based on how well the book helps the reader gain knowledge about historical time periods, cultures, geography, science, etc.

Literary Value

Books that score high in literary value include exceptional writing, use of literary devices, and a rich vocabulary. All books on The Good and the Beautiful Book List are well-written, but some have a higher literary value than others.

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