Zen Ties
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Zen Ties

By Jon J Muth

Part of the Stillwater and Friends series

A panda and friends help a grouchy neighbor, discovering unexpected rewards.

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40 pages· 982 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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In the warmth of summer, Stillwater the Zen panda and his haiku-loving nephew Koo, along with friends Addy, Michael, and Karl, face a challenge: a grouchy neighbor in need. As they extend their kindness, unexpected rewards unfold, teaching them the profound impact of compassion and friendship. What surprises await when they reach out to help?

From the publisher

Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series!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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
982
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
460L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about helping othersBooks about siblingsBooks about familyBooks about panda bears
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
121168
Publication
Published
February 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439634250

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