Addy's Cup of Sugar
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Addy's Cup of Sugar

Written & illustrated by Jon J Muth

Part of the A Stillwater Tale series

A girl seeks a cure for loss, discovering a universal truth.

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32 pages· 828 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Addy, new to the neighborhood, faces heartbreak when her kitten, Trumpet, is lost. Seeking help from her wise friend, Stillwater the panda, she embarks on a quest for a special medicine. Her journey reveals a profound truth about loss and healing, as she learns that no one is untouched by sorrow. This touching tale, inspired by a Buddhist legend, explores the shared human experience of grief and the path to understanding and consolation.

From the publisher

Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series!Jon J Muth’s enlightening new picture book is based on an ancient Buddhist legend, and features Stillwater the Panda from Jon’s Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times Bestselling book, Zen Shorts.* “A master class of picture-book storytelling.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewAddy has moved to a new neighborhood with her beloved kitten, Trumpet. They are best friends, and inseparable. But when Trumpet is hit by a car, Addy seeks her wise friend, Stillwater. She is sure he will know how to bring Trumpet back to life.Stillwater tells Addy she will need to find a special medicine. To do this, she must go to everyone in the neighborhood and collect a cup of sugar. But there is one condition: it can only come from the home of someone who has never been touched by loss.Addy goes from house to house. And when she returns home, Stillwater asks for her cup of sugar. But, of course, she has none. For there isn’t a person who has not felt the pain of loss.How Addy comes to understand how this special medicine works makes for a reassuring story of consolation and healing.Muth’s stunning interpretation of this Buddhist tale is infused with light and compassion. And it celebrates the fragile and sacred moments we all share with those we love.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
828
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD470L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about deathBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about panda bearsBooks about grief
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511659
Publication
Published
October 20, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439634281

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