Here is the first of four exciting new books for younger readers featuring the beloved Zen panda, Stillwater – star of the Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestseller, Zen Shorts, and of the Peabody Award and three-time Emmy Award-winning Apple+ TV series.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection “A stunning, tender testament to the idea that small acts of kindness, one by one, make a huge impact.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review “The resolution ‘each time you do something good, you save the world a little bit, ‘ is inspiring.” – Booklist, starred review* “…An intriguing, intimate-feeling peek into the pandas’ household…they show respect for each other, their surroundings, and all living beings, in an effort to take care of the world and each other.” – Publishers Weekly, starred reviewToday feels full of opportunities! “What would you like to do?” Stillwater asks Koo.”Something important! Fix all the things that are wrong! Let us save the world,” says Koo (who always speaks in haiku).But this is a very big idea for a little panda.During the course of the day, Koo discovers that it’s the little acts of kindness that all add up to help make the world a better place.In a story brimming with love and light, Jon J Muth shows how we can all heal the world a little bit at a time – just the right message for now, and for always!
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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