"Zen Shorts" is a beautifully illustrated children's book that introduces readers to a wise panda named Stillwater. When three siblings—Karl, Addy, and Michael—meet Stillwater, they are captivated by his calming presence. Each child shares their worries and concerns with him, and Stillwater responds by telling them timeless Zen stories that offer valuable life lessons. Through these engaging tales, themes of patience, generosity, and mindfulness are explored, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences. The combination of Muth's lyrical storytelling and serene illustrations creates a peaceful and thoughtful experience that resonates with children and adults alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Zen Shorts .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2008 by Scholastic US .

Jon J Muth is the award-winning creator of several children's books, including STONE SOUP and THE THREE QUESTIONS. He illustrated COME ON, RAIN! by Karen Hesse and OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH by Douglas Wood. His highly acclaimed comic books are published in Japan and the United States.