Product Details

• Actors: Kevin Michael Richardson, Kath Soucie, Frank Welker, Christopher Budge, Jim Cummings
• Directors: Walt Kubiak
• Writers: Bruce D. Johnson, Eleanor Burian-Mohr, Terence Taylor
• Format: Animated, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 6
• Studio: Pbs Home Video
• VHS Release Date: September 30, 1997
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304348991
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #606,709 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Based on the best-selling anthology edited by former Secretary of Education William J. Bennett, this heartwarming animated family series draws its themes from classic American stories, European fairy tales, African fables, Bible adventures and other folk tales. In each episode, young Zach and Annie and their four animal friends from the mythical town of Spring Valley meet heroes and larger-than-life characters from far-away places. Each of these timeless stories teaches a moral lesson involving a lasting human virtue. Six 30-minute episodes include "Work," "Honesty," "Responsibility," "Compassion," "Courage," and "Self-Discipline." Top Hollywood stars such as Mark Hamill, John Forsythe, Paula Poundstone and others lend their voices to this charming series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good stuff, July 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Book of Virtues Gift Set [VHS] (VHS Tape)

These are really good tapes. This is the kind of stuff that we need on tv. It is nicely put together and always entertaining.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Videos you feel good about having your kids watch!, May 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Book of Virtues Gift Set [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Great messages for your kids. Moral stories without being "righteous" My son is 3 and he loves them. PBS also has them on TV. Check your local listings for times.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children find these videos entertaining and learn values, May 18, 2001

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Holly Jackson (Hooper, Utah USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Book of Virtues Gift Set [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have a set of these in my home. I have children of many stages. Originally it was purchased for my 2 and 3 year olds, but I find my 10 and 12 year olds watching them frequently as well. They are being entertained while being taught valuable lessons for life. These videos have sparked many important conversations and definitely had an effect on the way my children interact with the world around them. No, these videos won't do it all by themselves, but they are a GREAT tool in the right direction. My mother bought a set for when her grandchildren come over, and my friend bought a set for her home day care. They love them, too! You can't go wrong with this set.