King's Contest

When the Lion King retires, the jungle assumes his naughty cub will take the crown. But Asad, a tiny ant with a big heart, isn't so sure. So when a royal contest is announced to choose the next king, Asad sets off on a brave journey to find a ruler truly worthy of leading. Along the way, he discovers that real courage isn't about size or strength--it's about character, conviction, and faith in Allah. Written in rhyme and designed as a vibrant picture book, this timeless allegory teaches children about self-worth, standing up for what's right, and the power of doing good--no matter how small you are.

Aysha Atiq Abubakar is an educator and writer with experience as a Head of Department for Languages and a pubslished educational resource creator. Inspired by her sons,
she writes engaging Islamic fiction for children.

Yeba is a Sierra Leonean-Sudanese illustrator and visual storyteller based in Egypt. She creates vibrant worlds for children's literature as well as adult fiction and non-fiction.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tughra Children
Published: 08/11/2026
ISBN: 9798897295142
Pages: 33
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.50w x 0.30d