Stillwater and Friends Books
In order from Zen Shorts to Stillwater and Koo Save the World
Book #1
Zen Shorts
Written and illustrated by Jon J Muth
4 - 8
Reading
age
40
Page
count
30
Words
per page
Mar 1, 2005
Publication
date
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
Summary
“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.
Stillwater and Friends Series
Published from 2005 - 2023
6 books
| Year | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Zen Shorts | 40 |
| 2008 | Zen Ties | 40 |
| 2010 | Zen Ghosts | 40 |
| 2015 | Zen Socks | 40 |
| 2019 | Zen Happiness | 26 |
| 2023 | Stillwater and Koo Save the World | 32 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
Jon J Muth’s enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book Zen Shorts and four companion books featuring Stillwater, Koo, and their wonderful young friends. His book The Three Questions, based on a short story by Tolstoy, was called “quietly life-changing” by The New York Times Book Review. And The Horn Book called Jon’s Stone Soup “delicious and satisfying.” His exquisitely beautiful books have been translated into more than fifteen languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Jon lives in New York State with his wife and their four children.
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