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Zen Shorts (Zen, Bk 1)
Zen Shorts - Zen, Bk 1
Author: Jon J. Muth
"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 Addie he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrate...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780439789233
ISBN-10: 0439789230
Publication Date: 9/2005
Pages: 36
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  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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citycat avatar reviewed Zen Shorts (Zen, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Stillwater the panda meets the neighbor children and tells each one a short zen story that is in some way a response to their situation. The stories are thought-provoking and make this a great book for discussion with older children.
mommahalo avatar reviewed Zen Shorts (Zen, Bk 1) on + 24 more book reviews
A very cute book for kids. It teaches them lessons through kid friendly stories and very entertaining. My son loved it.
reviewed Zen Shorts (Zen, Bk 1) on
My son loves this book, and it's a great way for us, as we read it over and over, to remind ourselves of some important truths. Well worth getting for every kid you know who won't be offended by Buddhism. (You don't have to be Buddhist to appreciate it.)


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