{"product_id":"tending-the-heart-of-virtue-how-classic-stories-awaken-a-childs-moral-imagination-9780195384314","title":"Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eClassic children's tales, such as Pinocchio, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Charlotte's Web, have been embraced by homeschoolers and new classical schools and are still loved by parents, students, and educators. In Tending the Heart of Virtue, Vigen Guroian demonstrates how these stories teach virtues through vivid depictions of the struggle between good and evil and how to communicate their lessons to children. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oxford University Press Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic children's tales, such as Pinocchio, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Charlotte's Web, have profoundly impacted generations of young people. Homeschoolers and new classical schools have recently placed these masterpieces at the core of their curricula, recognizing their enduring value. These stories continue to be cherished by parents, students, and educators alike. In his book Tending the Heart of Virtue, Vigen Guroian explores the power of these classic tales and their profound influence on the moral imagination. Through vivid depictions of the struggle between good and evil, Guroian demonstrates how these stories impart essential virtues. He also unveils the elements of goodness, truth, and beauty within the plot and characters. Guroian delves deeply into these stories, illuminating their capacity to challenge and enliven children's moral imaginations. He offers practical guidance for readers to engage with these tales and convey their valuable lessons to children. Tending the Heart of Virtue has been a beloved resource for parents, guardians, and teachers for over two decades. This revised and expanded second edition includes three new chapters that interpret stories such as Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling, the Grimms' Cinderella, and John Ruskin's The King of the Golden River. The concluding bibliographic essay has also been expanded to provide further insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 386g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 139 x 210 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780195384314\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 Revised edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VigenGuroian","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44232501919994,"sku":"9780195384314","price":15.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1683886458389_book_25cf0407-3a32-4e4d-af43-eee8ea51a76d.jpg?v=1683959046","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/tending-the-heart-of-virtue-how-classic-stories-awaken-a-childs-moral-imagination-9780195384314","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}