The Calm Emperor
15 stories about Stoicism from Marcus Aurelius · Ages 4-8
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor who kept a private journal. He wrote about storms, broken things, unkind people, and small moments of beauty. Almost 2,000 years later, his ideas still help anyone, even a four-year-old, think about what matters. Each of these coloring pages pairs a Stoic idea with a story your child can color.
Gratitude and wonder
A Boy in the Garden · Story 1 of 15
Patience and presence
The Beetle on the Stone · Story 7 of 15
Kindness over anger
The Broken Vase · Story 8 of 15
Empathy for the difficult
The Unkind Boy · Story 11 of 15
Courage when it counts
The Fire · Story 13 of 15
Curiosity over fear
The Storm and the Window · Story 4 of 15
Learning from mistakes
The Obstacle · Story 6 of 15
Quiet generosity
Sharing the Harvest · Story 9 of 15
Peace and perspective
The Night Sky · Story 10 of 15
Calm from within
The Calm Emperor · Story 15 of 15
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About This Book
The Calm Emperor is a coloring storybook with 15 read-aloud stories based on the writing of Marcus Aurelius. Each page has a story your child colors, an idea from Marcus Aurelius you read together, and a question that starts a conversation about big ideas. Bold outlines for crayons and markers. Ages 4-8.
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