Story Lessons on Character-Building (Morals) and Manners
By Loïs Bates
Length3h 56m
About this audiobook
In "Story Lessons on Character-Building (Morals) and Manners," Loïs Bates presents a profound exploration of ethical development through engaging storytelling. The book weaves a tapestry of narratives designed to cultivate virtues such as honesty, kindness, and respect, making it a crucial resource for both educators and parents. Bates employs a narrative style rich in descriptive detail and moral clarity, situated within a broader literary context that reflects the Victorian educational philosophies emphasizing character education. Each story serves as a didactic tool, illustrating timeless lessons and encouraging readers to reflect on their own moral choices. Loïs Bates, an advocate for children's literature and moral education, draws on her extensive background in teaching and literature to craft this compelling work. Influenced by the pedagogical movements of her time, she recognized the essential role that stories play in shaping young minds and instilling ethical values. Bates's commitment to nurturing character through literature is evident in her careful selection of themes and characters who embody exemplary virtues. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in fostering positive character traits in children. It offers a unique blend of education and entertainment, making it an invaluable addition to any home or classroom library. Engaging and instructive, Bates's stories not only entertain but also equip young readers with the moral compass necessary for navigating life.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length3 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26XXIII. CLEANLINESS.[14]
2LIST OF SUBJECTS ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED.
27XXIV. PURE LANGUAGE.
31.—MORAL SUBJECTS.
28XXV. PUNCTUALITY.
4I. INTRODUCTORY STORY.
29XXVI. ALL WORK HONOURABLE.
5II. OBEDIENCE.
30XXVII. BAD COMPANIONS.
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6III. LOYALTY.
31XXVIII. ON FORGETTING.
7IV. TRUTHFULNESS.
32XXIX. KINDNESS TO ANIMALS.
8V. HONESTY.
33XXX. BAD TEMPER.
9VI. KINDNESS.
34XXXI. SELFISHNESS.
10VII. THOUGHTFULNESS.
35XXXII. CARELESSNESS.
11VIII. HELP ONE ANOTHER.
36XXXIII. ON BEING OBSTINATE.
12IX. ON BEING BRAVE.
37XXXIV. GREEDINESS.
13X. TRY, TRY AGAIN.
38XXXV. BOASTING.
14XI. PATIENCE.
39XXXVI. WASTEFULNESS.
15XII. ON GIVING IN.
40XXXVII. LAZINESS.
16XIII. ON BEING GENEROUS.
41XXXVIII. ON BEING ASHAMED.
17XIV. FORGIVENESS.
42XXXIX. EARS AND NO EARS.
18XV. GOOD FOR EVIL.
43XL. EYES AND NO EYES.
19XVI. GENTLENESS.
44XLI. LOVE OF THE BEAUTIFUL.[17]
20XVII. ON BEING GRATEFUL.
45XLII. ON DESTROYING THINGS.
21XVIII. SELF-HELP.
46XLIII. ON TURNING BACK WHEN WRONG.
22XIX. CONTENT.
47XLIV. ONE BAD "STONE" MAY SPOIL THE "TEMPLE".
23XX. TIDINESS.
482.—MANNERS.
24XXI. MODESTY.
49XLV. PRELIMINARY.
25XXII. ON GIVING PLEASURE TO OTHERS.
50XLVI. ON SAYING "PLEASE" AND "THANK YOU".[18]
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