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64 Pages; Hardcover; Dust Jacket; Library Binding

Story Description

The Value of Believing in Yourself is the first in this wonderful series of illustrated books for children. In this entertaining and powerful story, children see how a young scientist, Louis Pasteur, learns the importance of believing in himself.

The Tale of Louis Pasteur takes children on a journey to France in the 18^th century where they watch Louis Pasteur as he overcomes obstacles and learns to trust his inner thoughts, shown through the imaginary character of a friendly Bee, named “Bee Lieve”. 

Told through the personal story of a little boy who became sick after being bitten by a rabid dog, the boy’s parents take their son to the only man who can offer hope: Louis Pasteur.  Louis Pasteur gives Joey the first rabies vaccination and Joey lives.

This story clearly demonstrates the difference that believing in yourself can make in a life, and in the lives of others, and is a delightful way for children to start recognizing and choosing their own personal beliefs.

Children eagerly return to the story over and over again, and parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends will find this story a wonderful way to help children develop a strong sense of belief in their own potential.

 

 

 

Cast of Characters:

Main Character:	Louis Pasteur, a real life, 19th Century Scientist.
Imaginary Character:	A friendly bee, named, Bee Lieve.
Supporting Characters:	Joey’s Mother and Father
	Children and Adults who did not believe in Pasteur;
	Doctors who finally recognized what Pasteur did.

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Love the New ValueTales!
I read the old ValueTales when I was a young girl and loved them. Now we have the New ValueTales for our boys, they love them too! The improvements are terrific. Thanks for making these available again.   Kristen -- NY


Great Book for Grandchildren
I read The Value of Believing in Yourself to my two grandchildren on their last visit and they listened to every word. They even had answers for the questions asked in the story. They really enjoyed the brightly colored art and I liked the Discussion at the end that led to a wonderful conversation. I am planning to get the entire set.   Terry -- Lincoln, NE


Passing it on...
These books were some of my favorite growing up. And now that my oldest child is 6, I really wanted a set to share and read with her like my mother did with me. I knew the books had been out of print for some time, so I went online to find someone who would be willing to part with their collection. What a great surprise it was to find this site!! Combining a bit of history with a great lesson about life, like these books do, is ingenious. It's been 30 years, but I remember the great stories and values taught in each of these books. And I hope my daughters love them as much as I did.

Wanda L. - Phoenix Arizona   


Childhood Memory
My Mom used to read this to me when I was little, and coincidently, I picked it up from our library while writing my personal statement for graduate school. I also am looking for "invisible enemies" like Louis Pasteur's; I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology.   Megan -- Sydney, Australia


This book had great impact on my life
I had this book when I was little and I used to beg my mom to read it to me over and over. I loved it. It got me interested in science and research. It is at least partially due to this book that I entered college as a biology major. Highly recommended - I wish it was still in print.   Tom Clause, Iowa


I grew up loving these books!
I moved around a lot as a kid and I managed to misplace the entire series in one of the many garage sales we held. I have missed the Value books ever since. They provide an excellent means of teaching kids some of the most abstract and difficult lessons of life. I hope that someday I can find them again. In the meantime, I can comfort myself in imagining that they have found their way into some small hands that will cherish them as much as I did (and still do!).   Craig -- Chicago, IL


This has been my 4 year olds favorite book for more than a year!
My mother bought this book at a garage sale to keep at her home when we visited but my then three year old boy pleaded to bring it home with us. It's almost worn out now and we're looking to find the entire series before Christmas.   Mathew B -- Erie, PA


The Value of Honesty
One thing that I really like about this set of books is that the characters used to teach values are real, which makes it easier to "sell" the value to kids. 5 year olds will believe a cartoon dinosaur, but the older set, 9 and up, are harder and these books help!

Confucius was told by his father at a very young age that he would grow up to be a wise man, so he set out to educate himself. He read books and observed people and learned that honesty and integrity were very important. When the chance arose to teach his values to others, he did, and became so well known throughout China that he was sought after as an advisor. Before his death, he had many followers and those followers helped him to write down much of his knowledge to share with others.

At the end, there's some historical information about his life, making this a useful book for those biographical reports all kids have to do. It's a good story, with a great message and kids will read and remember it.   Anna Ligtenberg -- Georgia


The Value of Helping: I love these books!
I grew up reading the ValueTale series. They are all wonderful books because not only do they teach a value, but they teach about historical people and events. These books are partly why history fascinates me. I would love to get the entire set so my children can grow up with them.   J. Miller -- Utah