Synopses & Reviews
The wisdom of Zen in an exciting new book by Caldecott honoree Jon J Muth!
Leo and Molly love their new neighborhood. Best of all is their friend Stillwater, a giant panda who lives across the way! And the three friends are quite a team! Stillwater teaches Molly about patience. Leo teaches Stillwater about sharing. And Molly shows how one act of kindness can make a world of difference.
Jon J Muth's warm, compassionate stories and light-filled pictures are tinged with the wisdom of Zen. Whether young or old, we all learn from one another in the most surprising ways . . .
Review
Praise for
Zen Socks :
* "Muth makes a meditation on patience, kindness, and faith not only accessible, but charming." -- School Library Journal, starred review
* "Muth’s art remains strikingly beautiful, and Stillwater is perennially charming." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for Hi, Koo! :
* "It's a joyous addendum to the Stillwater books, and it overflows with the same characteristic tenderness." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Yields huge effect; in a word, magical." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Even readers who are not typically interested in poetry will be captivated by Muth's artistry in both words and images." --School Library Journal
Praise for Zen Shorts :
A Caldecott Honor Book
"Appealing enough for a group read-aloud, but also begging to be shared and discussed by caregiver and child, Zen Shorts is a notable achievement." --School Library Journal
* "Both an accessible, strikingly illustrated story and a thought-provoking meditation." --Booklist, starred review
Praise for The Three Questions :
"Quietly life-changing." --The New York Times Book Review
Synopsis
Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, coming soon to Apple TV+ On life's journey...kindness is the key. Leo and Molly love their new neighborhood. Most of all they love their friend Stillwater. The three friends are quite a team From Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth comes a story about sharing, another about patience, and a third about compassion. With warmth and fun, they learn from one another in the most surprising ways....
About the Author
Jon J Muth has written and illustrated many enchanting picture books, including his Caldecott Honor book Zen Shorts and its sequel, the New York Times bestselling picture book Zen Ties. Other beloved titles from Jon include the New York Times bestseller Hi, Koo!, The Three Questions, Gershon's Monster by Eric Kimmel, and The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson. Muth lives in upstate New York with his wife and four children.