Jon J Muth
2) Zen ghosts
Author
Series
Zen books (Jon J Muth) volume 3
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
On Halloween night, Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story. Based on a Zen koan.
3) Zen ties
Author
Series
Zen books (Jon J Muth) volume 2
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
When Stillwater the panda encourages Koo, Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neighbor, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.
4) Zen shorts
Author
Series
Zen books (Jon J Muth) volume 1
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
When Stillwater the giant panda moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways. Includes factual note on Zen.
6) Zen socks
Author
Series
Zen books (Jon J Muth) volume 4
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Stillwater the giant panda and his friends Leo and Molly teach each other about patience, sharing, and compassion.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When Koo, a young panda, has a dream about saving the world, he worries that the job is too big for him to manage. But his Uncle Stillwater shows him that sometimes saving the world starts with doing little things, like being kind and considerate"--Provided by publisher.
9) Stone soup
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Three wise monks trick a poor,frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.
Three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.
13) On Christmas Eve
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eight-year-old Tess is convinced that if she believes and stays aware of the magic around her, she will meet Santa Claus on Christmas Eve of 1958, when she will thank him for his gifts and ask him to use his magic to cure her best friend's father of cancer.
16) The wake
Author
Series
Sandman volume Vol. 10
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"In the final Sandman tale, Morpheus makes the ultimate decision between change and death. As one journey for the Endless ends, another begins for the Lord of Dreams and his family, bringing with it a time of reflection and a sad celebration. It's a wake in which friends and loved ones, relatives and rivals, fleeting lovers and immortal enemies gather to pay their respsects and to mourn their loss."--
17) No dogs allowed!
Author
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
When Iris, her family, and the neighbors take a trip to Enchanted Lake, everyone brings what they think is needed, but the family dog turns out to present a problem.