Virtue collections
The Children's Book of Virtues
A broad family anthology of stories and poems arranged around character, habit, courage, compassion, and honest conduct.
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Books for families building a life around virtue
Pando & Page Press recommends published books from other authors and publishers that help families keep reading, memorizing, discussing, and judging well beyond the workbook series.
Selection standard
A selective family bookshelf
The list favors substantial books that invite reading aloud, thoughtful conversation, and repeated use. Each entry should explain who the book suits, which virtues it supports, and why it earned a place on the shelf.
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Recommended books
Three starting points for families who want character stories, children's verse, and American poems close at hand.
Children's verse
The Oxford Book of Children's Verse
A substantial poetry shelf for families who want children to meet old, memorable verse through regular reading aloud.
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American poems
The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems
An illustrated American poetry collection that gives families a concrete way to pair language, imagination, and national memory.
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While the shelf is growing
Begin with a complete guided lesson
Preview the first Wisdom & Prudence lesson or browse the five published Classical Virtues workbooks.