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A call to character : a family treasury : of stories, poems, plays, proverbs, and fables to guide the development of values for you and your children

Colin Greer · 1997

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for A call to character : a family treasury : of stories, poems, plays, proverbs, and fables to guide the development of values for you and your children by Colin Greer. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Religious themes; positive qualities include Positive messages, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Religious themes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Traditional stories may mention death or loss, generally briefly and without sustained grief or graphic depiction.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Some traditional stories may contain spiritual or religious ideas, but religion does not appear to be the collection’s primary subject.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Some fables may involve mild suspense, threats, or ominous situations, but frightening material is not likely to dominate.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Traditional fables and plays may include mild conflict or peril, but violence is unlikely to be graphic or a dominant focus.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The book’s character-building purpose makes courage and integrity important recurring values, though they share space with other virtues.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination through fables, poetry, and stories.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The anthology reportedly draws on varied cultural traditions, though the depth and quality of representation cannot be confirmed without its contents.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

It supports literary exposure, discussion, and social-emotional learning through multiple forms and values-based reading.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and kindness are central themes in the selected works.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Explicitly focused on teaching values such as integrity, courage, and responsibility.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes positive role models and principled behavior through classic literature.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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