Zen Shorts (a Stillwater and Friends Book) Contributor(s): Muth, Jon J. (Author), Muth, Jon J. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0439339111 ISBN-13: 9780439339117 Publisher: Scholastic Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2005 Annotation: With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth--and Stillwater the bear--presents three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch. Full color. Click for more in this series: Caldecott Medal - Honors Winning Title(s) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Bears - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2003020471 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 540(Not Available) |
Series: Caldecott Medal - Honors Winning Title(s) |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 10.9" W x 11.14" L (1.24 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2007 New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award, Winner, Picture Book, 2005 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007), Winner, Gold, 2005 Red Clover Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2007 Black-Eyed Susan Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2006 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Up to Seven, 2006 Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2007 Colorado Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2007 Caldecott Medal, Honor Book, Picture Book, 2006 Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Winner, Children's Illustrated, 2006 Rhode Island Children's Book Awards, Nominee, Grades 3-6, 2007 |
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 284 - Recommended, Satisfactory Kirkus Review - Children 02/01/2005 pg. 179 School Library Journal 02/15/2005 pg. 108 School Library Journal 02/01/2005 pg. 88 Publishers Weekly 02/28/2005 pg. 66 Booklist 03/01/2005 pg. 1194 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2005 pg. 351 Kirkus Best Children's Books 12/01/2005 pg. 14 ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 12 School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 30 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 86638 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! Jon J Muth, author of the best-selling book, The Three Questions, has crafted another profound and winning picture book. 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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