{"product_id":"zen-shorts-a-stillwater-and-friends-book-jon-j-muth-hardcover","title":"Zen Shorts (a Stillwater and Friends Book) -- Jon J. Muth, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon J Muth, author of the best-selling book, \u003ci\u003eThe Three Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, has crafted another profound and winning picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael, 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.\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 03\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.14h x 10.90w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780439339117\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 2.9\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\u003e86638 \/ Zen Shorts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Clover Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Caldecott Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2005 pg. 284 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2005 pg. 179\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2005 pg. 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2005 pg. 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/28\/2005 pg. 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2005 pg. 1194\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2005 pg. 351\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Best Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2005 pg. 14\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Notable Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2006 pg. 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2017 pg. 30\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. 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