"Zen Ties" by Jon J. Muth continues the gentle story of Stillwater the panda and his young friends, Michael, Addy, and Koo. In this beautifully illustrated book, Stillwater introduces his friends to an elderly neighbor named Miss Wisecarver, who is lonely and in need of companionship. Through simple acts of kindness and the sharing of stories, the characters learn valuable lessons about friendship, compassion, and the importance of connecting with others. The narrative is infused with Zen teachings, encouraging readers to find peace and mindfulness in everyday moments, emphasizing the beauty of human connection and the essence of community. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

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 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.