A perfect gift for graduation--or any occasion--by a Caldecott Honor Book Artist! "Quietly life changing..." --The New York Times Young 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!

The Three Questions [Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy]

Children's Books

Jon J. Muth

Literature & Fiction

Scholastic Press

"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.

[Zen Shorts (Caldecott Medal - Honors Winning Title(s))] [Author: Muth, Jon J] [March, 2005]

Animals

When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy and written for children.

The Three Questions

scholastic

Summer has arrived -- and so has Koo, Stillwater's haiku-speaking young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways. Zen Ties is a disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.

Zen Ties (A Stillwater and Friends Book)

Growing Up & Facts of Life

It's Halloween. The trees are ablaze in fiery reds. Excited children don colorful costumes. And there's mystery and fun around every corner! When Addy, Michael, and Karl finish trick-or-treating, their bags are brimming with treats. But the fun isn't over yet. Their good friend Stillwater the panda has one more special surprise in store for them. A mysterious visitor is about to tell them a spine-tingling story --- one that will fill each and every reader with wonder.

Zen Ghosts (A Stillwater and Friends Book)

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

When Stillwater, a giant panda, moves into Addy, Michael, and Karl's neighborhood, he tells them the most amazing stories!He tells Addy the tale of a poor man who gives gifts to a robber. He tells Michael of a farmer who knows that luck can be neither judged nor predicted. And to Karl he tells the tale of a monk who carries the weight of a burden long past.With vibrant watercolors and elegant ink drawings, Jon J Muth—and Stillwater the bear—imaginatively present three classic Zen stories that abound with enlightenment and love.

Cuentos zen

A deluxe collector's edition of the Caldecott Honor-winning classic. "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.

Zen Shorts - Collector's Edition

Stillwater the Panda returns in a delightful companion to his Caldecott Honor Book, Zen Shorts Summer has arrived -- and so has Koo, Stillwater's haiku-speaking young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways. Zen Ties is a disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.

Zen Ties

Stone Soup. Compliments of Bakers Version.

Compliments of Bakers Scholastic

Jon J Muth Zen Shorts 2 Pack: Zen Ties / Zen Shorts

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