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ZEN SHORTS Red cloth over light blue gray boards - 2005

by Muth, Jon J

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When a giant panda moves into Michael, Addy, and Karl's neighborhood, he tells them the most amazing Zen stories that abound with enlightenment and love. John J Muth contributes vibrant watercolors and elegant ink drawings for this Caldecott Honor Book.

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New York: Scholastic Press, 2005. First Edition. red cloth over light blue-gray boards. Very Fine/Very Fine. Jon J. Muth. Square 4to (11 1/4" x 10 3/4"), red "simulated cloth"/board spine & pale lime bordered illustration of a panda with umbrella by Muth (duplicated on dust jacket), illustrated throughout with colorful artwork created with watercolor & ink by author-illustrator Jon J. Muth, pictorial dust jacket (unclipped), [40] pages. With Silver "Caldecott Honor Book" Medallion on the cover. Exceptional Condition overall! First Edition, later printing, of this every so cute precursor to "Kung Fu Panda" by Disney. Jon Muth with Stillwater the bear presents three ancient Zen tales with universal themes of forgiveness, acceptance, and generosity. The volume is handsomely filled with cute watercolor scenes.
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Details

  • Title ZEN SHORTS
  • Author Muth, Jon J
  • Illustrator Jon J. Muth
  • Binding red cloth over light blue-gray boards
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Fine
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholastic Press, New York
  • Date 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 1142
  • ISBN 9780439339117 / 0439339111
  • Weight 1.24 lbs (0.56 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.14 x 10.9 x 0.38 in (28.30 x 27.69 x 0.97 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 540
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Buddhist
  • Library of Congress subjects Brothers and sisters, Storytelling
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003020471
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

From the jacket flap

When Stillwater, a giant panda, moves into Addy, Michael, and Karl's neighborhood, he tells them the most amazing stories!



He tells Addy the tale of a poor man who gives gifts to a robber. He tells Michael of a farmer who knows that luck can be neither judged nor predicted. And to Karl he tells the tale of a monk who carries the weight of a burden long past.



With vibrant watercolors and elegant ink drawings, Jon J Muth --- and Stillwater the bear --- imaginatively present three classic Zen stories that abound with enlightenment and love.

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Citations

  • ALA Notable Children's Books, 03/01/2006, Page 12
  • Booklist, 03/01/2005, Page 1194
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 04/01/2005, Page 351
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2005, Page 284
  • Kirkus Best Children's Books, 12/01/2005, Page 14
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 02/01/2005, Page 179
  • Publishers Weekly, 02/28/2005, Page 66
  • School Library Journal, 02/15/2005, Page 108

About the author

Jon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book Zen Shorts, Addy's Cup of Sugar, Stone Soup, and The Three Questions, which the New York Times Book Review called "quietly life-changing." His books have been translated into more than 23 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing, and chado, "the way of tea." Muth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, The Mystery Play by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman: The Wake, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on Havoc & Wolverine: Meltdown, J. M. DeMatteis on Moonshadow and Silver Surfer, and with Stanislaw Lem on The Seventh Voyage which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children.

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