Zen Shorts
By: by Jon J. Muth
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780439789233
Subjects: Brothers and sisters; Storytelling; Bears; Juvenile fiction; Fiction; Buddhist Folktales; Pandas; Picture books
Description: When Stillwater the bear moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways. "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 Addie 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.
Notes: Art techniques used: Delicately colored water color paired with black and white ink paintings. Reminiscent of japanese water colors and calligraphy.

"This edition is only available for distribution through the school market"--Page 4 of cover.