Ashoka the Fierce
How an Angry Prince Became India’s Emperor of Peace
$33.08
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
7 March 2022
Summary
How an unruly and angry young prince transformed into a beacon of benevolence and peace.
The story of how Ashoka the Fierce became known as Ashoka the Great.
As a boy, Ashoka was overlooked as a successor to his father, the emperor. He grew to become arrogant, impatient, and above all, angry. Wanting nothing more than to be king, Ashoka learned to be cunning, and when he finally managed to ascend to the throne, he was eager for war. But after a particularly brutal battle, Asho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781611808544 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1611808545 |
| Author: | Carolyn Kanjuro, Sonali Zohra |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 7 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 203mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A compelling treatment of the life of an important South Asian ruler and religious leader.”—Kirkus Reviews“Read this if you need a reminder that evil does not have to continue indefinitely. Human beings can choose to do better; we all need confirmation of that from time to time.”—Book Riot“Superbly illustrated with the artwork of Sonali Zohra, Ashoka the Fierce by author Carolyn Kanjuro is a picture book biography that is especially recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book biographies in general, and Buddhist history in particular.”—Midwest Book Review
About The Author
Carolyn Kanjuro
CAROLYN KANJURO was a director, playwright, tutor for children, celebrated author of children’s books, and life-long Buddhist practitioner. She is the author of Sit with Me and The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck.
SONALI ZOHRA is an illustrator from Bangalore, India. Her studio is watched over by a fairly wild and dangerous cat. She has a background in fine art and photography and holds a master’s degree in design. Sonali currently spends most of her time illustrating children’s books and is in the process of writing and illustrating one of her own.
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