Fortitude
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
When the Nazi regime tried to take over the church, a young German pastor chose resistance over safety, and paid with his life.
The collection
Narrated stories
Stories with a recorded reading, to play at bedtime.
Prudence
The Ant and the Grasshopper
On a long summer afternoon, an ant carries wheat home while a grasshopper plays, and winter shows which small choices made them ready.
Temperance
The Boy and the Filberts
A boy reaches for every filbert in the jar and learns that a smaller handful is the one he can actually keep.
Fortitude
The Three Men
Three brave Hebrew youths defy a king’s deadly command, choosing loyalty to God over life itself, proving true faith withstands all fire.
Justice, Honesty
The Woodcutter’s Axe
A poor woodcutter’s truthful heart wins him gold and silver, while a greedy neighbor’s lie leaves him empty-handed in Aesop’s classic lesson.
Justice, Honesty
The Cherry Tree
A story about the honesty of our nation’s first president and the importance of character.
Charity, Mercy
David and Mephibosheth
A story of mercy, loyalty, and honoring the bonds of friendship, even across generations.
Charity, Kindness
Androcles and the Lion
Discover the timeless tale of Androcles and the Lion, a story of compassion, courage, and unexpected friendship in ancient Rome.