Zen Shorts
Zen Shorts

Zen Shorts

Written and illustrated by Jon J Muth
Hardcover
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
540L
Lexile measure
Mar 1, 2005
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“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.

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      Author & Illustrator
      Jon J Muth

      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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780439339117
    Publication Date
    March 1, 2005
    Publisher
    Scholastic Press
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2005
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2003020471
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    815766436
    Lexile® Level
    540L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.6

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