This is how three children meet stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. Stillwater seems to have just the right story to share that matches an emotional challenge. Over the next decade, muth would carve out a niche for himself by writing and illustrating beautiful and thoughtful picture books such as the three questions, stone soup, and zen shorts. To michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. About the author jon j muth has written and illustrated many enchanting picture books, including his caldecott honor book zen shorts and its sequel, the new york times bestselling picture book zen ties. The illustrator and author of several of our childrens favorites, come on, rain, stone soup and three questions, jon muth has accomplished a rare feat with his ingenious artistic and storytelling mastery with zen shorts. Kids who are ready to think about complicated ideas about justice, kindness, and retribution will value the book, and even younger kids who just want entertainment will be pleased. No matter what a readers expectation is, this book may still surprise them with its gentle perfection. Zen is a japanese word that simply means meditation. Zen shorts jon j muth can cubs storytime enjoy classic childrens stories told by. Muth 2005, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Zen shorts was named a caldecott honor book and spent 41 weeks on the new york times bestseller list. Michael, karl and addy discover a giant panda in their backyard. When i say this, though, i dont want my statement taken lightly.
Zen shorts caldecott honor book muth, jon j, muth, jon j. Jon j muth introduces three short zen meditations which he describes as ideas. 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. Other beloved titles from jon include the new york times bestseller hi, koo. Zen shorts is a new york times bestseller, a quill award nominee, and was awarded the 2006 caldecott honor. The panda carries a red umbrella and speaks in a slight panda accent. Zen shorts by jon muth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And to karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. Muth won the caldecott with the introduction of zen panda extraordinaire stillwater. Muth overview with graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, jon muthand stillwater the bearpresents three ancient zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.
The three questions, stone soup, and zen shorts a caldecott honor book, among others. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Three years before po scadooshed tai lung, wonder artistchildrens author jon j. He lives in new york state with his wife and four children.
Nov 20, 2019 muths work has received much critical acclaim. His most recent book, zen ties, was published in 2008. Born and raised in cincinnati to an art teacher mother, jon j muth has been drawing since childhood. A few years back, i was completely taken in by the illustrations that accompanied karen hesses come on, rain. Jon j muth introduces three short zen meditations which he describes as ideas to puzzle over in his clear, concise authors note in a playful, contemplative book that does indeed gently encourage children to think more deeply about how they can choose to perceive. Zen shorts with paperback book audio cd 1 july 2010 by jon j.
Jon j muth has written and illustrated many enchanting picture books, including his caldecott honor book zen shorts and its sequel, the new york times bestselling picture book zen ties. Talk about the predications they made versus the story jon j. Show children the illustrations in zen shorts by jon j. Jon j muth and stillwater the bear present three ancient zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch. Limpidly beautiful watercolors and a wry, puckish gentleness mark these three zen stories, one for each of three children. Once stillwater comes to your home, youll never look at things the same way.
You can find zen shorts at a library or book store nearby, or buy a copy online. There was so much pure joy jumping out of his brush that the paintings made me feel a part of the scene as young girls ran through the raindrops of a much. Three children, karl, michael and addy, encounter a panda named stillwater. Jon j muths remarkable book provides the opportunity to teach students to apply the valuable lessons from the story to their own lives and to also see relationships between the illustrations and the story. To addy he tells a story about the value of material. Zen and the art of jon muth american libraries magazine. Zen shorts by jon j muth, is an engaging book, told through the eyes of a little boy and girl as well as stillwater, their panda friend. Zen shorts is a 2005 childrens picture book by jon j. Original illustrations from zen shorts, zen ties, zen ghosts, and zen socks written and illustrated by jon j muth. Look at the world in a brand new way using the teachings of stillwater, the giant panda bear. Available from amazon for your kindle, phone or tablet. Zen shorts by jon j muth picture book the parent store. Jon j muth, author of the bestselling book, the three questions, has crafted another profound and winning picture book.
Michael, says karl, theres a really big bear in the backyard. With his zen approach to life, stillwater shows three brothers the value of material goods, the boundaries of good and bad, and what frustration does when its held inside. Muths zen shorts is a beautiful piece, telling tales of love and comradeship, friendship and patience, care and giving. Zen ghosts was published in september 2010 by scholastic press. Muth has balanced jawdroppingly beautiful watercolors with a story that speaks with both humor and serenity. Other beloved titles from jon include the three questions, gershons monster by eric kimmel, and the christmas magic by lauren thompson.
Muth, david pittu for free with a 30 day free trial. Zen shorts, by extension, is the most beautiful picture book of 2005. Its hard to resist the soft watercolors that are the signature of jon. To addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. Jon has also been awarded the gold medal from the society of illustrators, a sydney taylor award, a national parenting book award, and he was a book sense book of the year finalist. Join our jon j muth email list and stay informed about shows and events. Zen shorts are short meditations ideas to puzzle over. Ask students to make predications on each page about what they think the story is about. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Jon j muth has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books including his caldecott honor title, zen shorts, which kirkus proclaimed, as perfect a picture as can be.
For the next three days, the three kids visit stillwater. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. When i am lonely or sad or struggling, i come to stillwater as if he is a friend. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Today the awardwinning illustrator and childrens book author is known for his acclaimed picture books. On the last page, muth gives more details about zen, the real people behind his imaginary characters, and shares the origins of the stories. His name is stillwater, and he tells addy the tale of his uncle ry, who gave the robber who could find nothing to steal in his house his own tattered robe. Its hard to resist the soft watercolors that are the signature of jon j.
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