A modern illustrated fable by Leslie Dighton set to release 29th March 2026
The river is the Euphrates, the city is Ur in ancient Sumeria, the date is 5000 years ago and the man is called Ashok. He is the First Dustman of the modern world who becomes known as the Wiseman of the desert.
Ashok is called out of the desert to go on a journey — he knows not why or to where. Gifted with powers to travel through space and time, he searches for solutions to present day crises in a more gentle and co-operative kind of society. Seen as a threat to those in power, he and his followers experience violent persecution before, like Humpty Dumpty, the world falls off its wall and, in desperation, becomes ready to receive his message.
The Tales are simply told and beautifully illustrated. They are written to be read widely by children, teachers, nannies, parents, book clubs, business leaders and policy makers. Or simply anyone who travels on a bus or feels powerless in the face of the wars, conflicts, climate catastrophes and mass migration which make our daily headlines, and wants to experience a better way of living together.