The Emperor's Regret
The Emperor's Regret is an original folktale that tells the story of a popular young emperor who makes the decision to denounce his former lifestyle for another. When he is brought face to face with a surprisingly reality, it changes his way of looking at his very own existence. Can he endure the twist and turns his life is about to take?
AUTHOR BIO
About The Author
Author Barbara A. Pierce was born in Memphis, Tennessee where she lived before moving with her family at an early age to New York City. She attended junior high there, then high school in Mount Vernon, New York where she received an excellent education.
After graduating, she held a job for two and a half years as a telephone operator until entering Cheyney State College (now known as the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania), where she received her Bachelor of Science in education. Her career as an elementary school teacher began in Mount Vernon in 1968 and lasted for thirty-five years.
ABOUT THE BOOK
About The Book
The Emperor's Regret is an original folktale that tells the story of a popular young emperor who makes the decision to denounce his former lifestyle for another. When he is brought face to face with a surprisingly reality, it changes his way of looking at his very own existence. Can he endure the twist and turns his life is about to take?
While on nighttime Safari trip in Botswana, Africa, Barbara witnessed a leopard stalking baboons for an evening meal. For her, it was a very tense moment. Later, that riveting scene inspired her to write "The Emperor's Regret."
REVIEWS
I thought this book struck all the right chords. This is perfect for young kids who think they have it tough and are sometimes wondering who has it better than them. This was well-illustrated and well written a perfect little story.
Beautifully written and illustrated about a youngish emperor who is weary of his many pressing duties and wishes a different existence. He shares his concerns with a court wise man who offers a solution. The emperor is delighted with the idea and pushes to partake. Soon after he discovers what he thought was a great idea may not be as great an idea as he had initially thought. A good lesson!
It's a nice story about an emperor who wishes for a more simple life, but finds that all lives have complications.
This creative tale will teach its audience about appreciating what they have and who they are before making capricious decisions. The writing is good, and the illustrations are beautiful.