Zen Shorts illustrated children's book by Jon J. Muth

Cover of the book Zen Shorts by John J. Muth An award winning children’s picture book written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth. When a giant panda named Stillwater moves in next door, Michael, Karl, and their sister Addie instantly have a new friend. A new friend that helps them see the world in a slightly different way, thanks to his simple zen stories, which include:

  • Uncle Ry and the Moon
  • The Farmer’s Luck
  • A Heavy Load

There are two illustration styles, with colourful, textured pages for the main story, then simple black and white ink sketches for the zen stories themselves. The two different styles are a good reminder that there are stories within the story.

Zen Shorts details

  • Published March 1, 2005
  • Written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth (Born July 28, 1960)
  • ISBN 0-439-33911-1
  • PZ7.M97274 Ze 2005

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