What is virtue?

 

How do we live with virtue?

How do we learn virtues?

How do we teach virtues?

 

Do we recognize a virtuous act when we see it?

 

Do we encourage virtuous behavior in others?

In ourselves?

 

The answers are complex and difficult to clarify, especially to the young.

 

 

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Learn more about this project at
The Virtues Blog
begin the discussion.

Virtues, A new children's picture book  by Bob and Mike Smeets, offers an appealing way of broaching the subject.
The book is as much a discussion book as it is a picture book.  Michael’s writing is refreshingly sparse.  A short caption introducing the twenty two virtues illustrated, is the only guidance or direction the writer gives. 

The spirit of the book is for the reader, or more appropriately, the viewer, to initiate their own conversations about virtue."

Mike Smeets, the writer


The art work does not disappoint.  The colors are bold, bright and vibrant.  There is plenty of depth in each of Bob's illustrations to initiate a discussion on virtue.  Virtues is so much more than a children’s picture book.  Teens, young adults, parents, pastors and educators will all  appreciate the book’s simple presentation and powerful message;  a life lived in virtue is a life well lived.

What lifts my heart
is a carefree orange dog
chasing butterflies

at the start of another glorious day. 

The human spirit,

 like a balloon,

rises to the heavens

when joy is in our heart.”  

Bob Smeets

Learn more about this project at The Virtues Blog and begin the discussion.

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retailers carrying our book

 The General Store Lakeland

Garden District Artists

The Black Swan Bazaar

Little Angel Christian Store - Zephyrhills FL 800-290-9650

Corner Christian Supply - Inverness FL 352-344-2470 info

Spiral Circle - Orlando 407-894-9854 info

Tampa Christian Supply - Tampa 813-879-6770info

Circle Books - Sarasota 941-388-2850 info

 

This book is ideally suited for preteen to young adult and would be an excellent resource for family and church discussion groups. 

"Virtues" used for individual meditation and reflection can be an inspiring experience.

DETAILS:

8.5 X 8.5 soft cover.

22 pages - all full color

 

  • Pub. Date: October 2011
  • Publisher: Self
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages 22 full color illustrations
  • Age Range: 4 to adult
  • Discussion book
  • ISBN- none at this time

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