and succeeds spectacularly on all of them. Publishers Weekly, starred review A beautiful, contemplative offering.

School Library Journal Distinctions and Praise forZen Ghosts: A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People * Muths art remains strikingly beautiful, and Stillwater is perennially charming. Kirkus Reviews A rich and wonderful offering. Publishers Weekly, starred review The pleasure, as always, is with Muths irresistible storytelling, both visual and textual.The storys theme of intergenerational kindness is tender, and the text is infused with bits of haiku, wordplay and small lessons that charmingly avoid didacticism. School Library Journal Distinctions and Praise forZen Ties: NAIBA Book of the Year Award Childrens and Teen Choice Book Award Winner Cybils Picture Book Award Finalist A Washington Post Best Childrens Book of the Year * Muths brush is as sure as ever Stillwaters big, blunt paws and hunched-over listening posture are irresistible, and Miss Whitakers delicate face and snow-white hair beautifully counterpoint the vignettes of youthful play. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Appealing enough for a group read-aloud, but also begging to be shared and discussed by caregiver and child, Zen Shortsis a notable achievement. Booklist, starred review * Every word and image comes to make as perfect a picture book as can be. Every saying inspires delight, and each picture is worth a thousand words!Nourishment for the spirit! Review Quotes Distinctions and Praise forZen Shorts: A Caldecott Honor Book Book Sense Book of the Year Award NAIBA Book of the Year Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year New York Public Librarys 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing * Both an accessible, strikingly illustrated story and a thought-provoking meditation. This beautiful, small-format gift book contains twelve inspiring and affirmational sayings that take on deeper meaning when paired with Jon J Muths profoundly beautiful Zen books, many featuring the beloved panda bear, Stillwater. Book Synopsis Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! Resonant sayings to inspire happiness and mindfulness are paired with exquisite artwork by Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times Bestselling author/artist Jon J Muth.

About the Book This beautiful, small-format gift book contains 12 affirming sayings to inspire happiness and mindfulness that are paired with Caldecott Honoree Muths exquisite artwork featuring Stillwater the panda from his profoundly beautiful Zen books.

Zen ghosts by jon j muth