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The Thoughtful Leader
Marcus Aurelius
Stays calm under pressure
Even as emperor, Marcus repeatedly reminded himself to respond with patience, justice and self-control rather than anger.
Discover Marcus's story
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Super Stoics
Join Marcus, Seneca, Epictetus and six more Stoic figures on exciting adventures that help children build courage, kindness, resilience and wisdom.
The Characters
Meet the Heroes
Meet three featured heroes, then discover six more remarkable Stoic figures across the complete collection.
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The Wise Problem-Solver
Seneca
Helps friends think clearly
Seneca turned life's toughest challenges into brilliant lessons. He believed that with the right thinking, any problem becomes an adventure waiting to be solved.
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The Resilient Hero
Epictetus
Focuses on what he can control
Epictetus faced incredible hardship and turned it into incredible wisdom. He teaches children that true strength isn't about what happens to you, it's about how you respond.
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Stories that excite
and inspire
Super Stoics transforms ancient wisdom into vivid, action-packed stories your child will beg to hear again. Each adventure is packed with heart, humour and genuine lessons that stay long after the book is closed.
Adventure
Exciting quests and challenges that keep pages turning.
Friendship
Stories that show the power of looking out for each other.
Problem-Solving
Heroes who think before they act and inspire kids to do the same.
Courage
Brave choices that remind children they are stronger than they think.
Growth
Characters who make mistakes, learn and come back even better.
Try before you buy
Preview a story
Not sure if Super Stoics is right for your family? Read the opening of a real story from the book and see for yourself.
Featuring Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius and the Grumble Volcano
Anger hurts us more than the thing that made us angry.
INSPIRED BY THE TEACHINGS OF MARCUS AURELIUS
A story about anger, kindness and second chances
For young readers
What children gain
Real life skills, discovered through the joy of a brilliant story.
Resilience
Bounce back from hard days with a calm, steady heart.
Confidence
Discover their own strengths through characters who believe in themselves.
Emotional Control
Learn to pause, breathe and choose a better response.
Kindness
See how small acts of care make the world brighter.
Courage
Face fears with the bravery of their favourite heroes.
Good Decisions
Think things through before acting, just like the Stoics.
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Brilliant read-aloud stories
Captivating adventures your child will want to hear again and again.
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Natural conversation starters
Each story opens the door to meaningful chats about feelings, choices and values.
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Perfect for bedtime
Short, self-contained stories that fit beautifully into your evening routine.
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Life skills, not lectures
Important lessons are woven naturally into the adventure, so children absorb them without realising it.
For parents
Stories parents
love sharing
Super Stoics stories are as enjoyable for parents as they are for children. They spark natural conversations about the moments that matter, without any of the awkward "we need to talk" feeling.
Just open to a story, settle in together and let the adventures do the work. Important life lessons are baked right in, no parenting manual required.
Ready for an adventure?
Join Marcus, Seneca, Epictetus and six more Stoic figures. The greatest adventures begin with a single page.