Hero of Compassion

2023 NAPPA Award winner

The magical story of a compassionate hero who learns how to always care for others and to never give up-for kids ages 4-8.

2023 NAPPA Award Winner

Themagical story of a compassionate hero who learns how toalways care for others and to never give up-for kids ages 4-8.

Lokeshvara shows us that with compassion,
we can always pick up the pieces of a broken heart,
and be stronger, more loving, and more wise than before.


Lokeshvarais a compassionate hero who lives above the moon. He tries to help every single being in the world but gets frustrated when he realizesthat hecan't save everyone.Lokeshvarabecomes so disheartenedthat he explodes into a thousand pieces. With a little help from awisefriend and teacher,the piecesare put backtogetherin awaythat canbenefit even more beings than before.

Lokeshvara'stale ofcompassionand resilienceteaches us that even whenwefeeloverwhelmed by the suffering we see in the world, we canstillfindcreativewaysto help those around us.

With beautiful illustrations that use a unique approach to color, shadows, and perspective to evoke a sense of magic and wonder, thisretelling of a classic Asian Buddhist tale is timely and meaningful for kids and grown-ups alike.