{"product_id":"reading-planet-ks2-the-angry-king-and-the-gentle-buddha-a-tale-from-buddhism-starslime-9781398376977","title":"Reading Planet KS2: The Angry King and the Gentle Buddha: A Tale from Buddhism - Stars\/Lime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe king is a terrible man who wants everyone to be scared of him. The Buddha arrives in his city and teaches everyone how to become happy, but when the king begins to feel dreadful and gets horrible, painful spots, will he start listening to the Buddha? The Angry King and the Gentle Buddha is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education, which provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books to widen children's reading horizons. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hodder Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe king, a cruel and menacing figure, reigns with an iron fist, instilling fear and terror in the hearts of his subjects. His anger flares when the Buddha arrives in his city, spreading his teachings of happiness and enlightenment. However, as the king's own anguish and suffering intensify, he begins to question the wisdom of the Buddha's words. Will he be open to the transformative power of the Buddha's teachings, or will his wrath consume him?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Angry King and the Gentle Buddha: A Buddhist Tale is a captivating story from the Reading Planet Cosmos range, designed to expand children's reading horizons. These books, carefully leveled to support young readers, feature engaging fiction and non-fiction content that fosters fluency and confidence. With helpful notes and questions, Reading Planet books encourage reading at home and promote comprehension skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended for ages 7-8, The Angry King and the Gentle Buddha offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, challenging readers to consider the power of compassion and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 92g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 169 x 210 x 3 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781398376977\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claire O'Brien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46207651447034,"sku":"9781398376977","price":7.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1717884623362_book.jpg?v=1717957376","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/reading-planet-ks2-the-angry-king-and-the-gentle-buddha-a-tale-from-buddhism-starslime-9781398376977","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}