Publisher Description
Zen Shorts received a Caldecott Honor!
Format: Paperback book & CD
Narrator: David Pittu
“Michael,” said Karl. “There’s a really big bear in the backyard.” This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth — and Stillwater the bear — present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.
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“Stillwater is a very cool bear who speaks “with a slight panda accent” and moves next door to Addy, Michael, and Karl. They take turns visiting him, and he tells them stories. I love how the illustrations change while Stillwater is telling the stories. And if you look closely in the illustrations after he tells Addy the story of “Uncle Ry and the Moon,” Stillwater and Addy are painting the pictures that illustrated that story.”
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Luann (4 out of 5 stars)
