The Value Of Kindness, The Story Of Elizabeth Fry

Value Communications. Very Good. 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392090 . Summary: Discusses the work of the English woman whose pioneering efforts in improving the lot of prisoners were based on the premise that prisoners' behavior would improve if they were treated more kindly. The books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. Other titles also available. White boards. ; Value Tales Series; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 61 pages; 30369 .