{"product_id":"the-three-questions-jon-j-muth-hardcover","title":"The Three Questions -- Jon J. Muth, Hardcover","description":"With his stunning watercolors -- and text that resounds with universal truths, award-winning artist Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Tolstoy into a timeless fable for young readers.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA perfect gift for graduation--or any occasion--by a Caldecott Honor Book Artist Quietly life changing... --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003eYoung Nikolai is searching for the answers to his three questions: When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?But it is his own response to a stranger's cry for help that leads him directly to the answers he is looking for. This profound and inspiring book is about compassion and being engaged in each moment. With his stunning watercolors -- and text that resounds with universal truths, Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Leo Tolstoy into a timeless fable for readers of every age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jon J. Muth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scholastic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 12.30w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780439199964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e58903 \/ Three Questions: Based on a Story by Leo Tolstoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Nautilus Award - Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Bookseller's Choice - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/11\/2002 pg. 187\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2002 pg. 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2002 pg. 1264\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/21\/2002 pg. 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2002 pg. 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooksense '76 Childrens Fall02\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2002 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2002 pg. 362 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/08\/2002 pg. 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2002 pg. 362 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eZen Shorts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAddy's Cup of Sugar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStone Soup\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, which the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e called quietly life-changing. His books have been translated into more than 15 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing and chado, the way of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Play\u003c\/i\u003e by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: The Wake\u003c\/i\u003e, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on \u003ci\u003eHavoc \u0026amp; Wolverine: Meltdown\u003c\/i\u003e, J. M. DeMatteis on \u003ci\u003eMoonshadow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSilver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e, and with Stanislaw Lem on \u003ci\u003eThe Seventh Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eZen Shorts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAddy's Cup of Sugar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStone Soup\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, which the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e called quietly life-changing. His books have been translated into more than 15 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing and chado, the way of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Play\u003c\/i\u003e by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: The Wake\u003c\/i\u003e, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on \u003ci\u003eHavoc \u0026amp; Wolverine: Meltdown\u003c\/i\u003e, J. M. DeMatteis on \u003ci\u003eMoonshadow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSilver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e, and with Stanislaw Lem on \u003ci\u003eThe Seventh Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jon J. Muth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45608549187812,"sku":"9780439199964","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780439199964.jpg?v=1777190607","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-three-questions-jon-j-muth-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}