Zen Shorts (Caldecott Honor Book) Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Zen Shorts (Caldecott Honor Book)
Book Review: Best kids book purchase in some time
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked this up on a whim because of the title and the gorgeous illustrations. I got a real treasure! My five year old son loves to have it read to him, and I love reading it. Book Review: Luminous paintings and pleasant retellings of Zen stories.
Summary: 5 Stars
Muth's beautiful watercolor paintings are the perfect accompaniment to the Zen stories told by Giant Panda Stillwater.
Every word is chosen perfectly in the stories, which are then discussed by Stillwater and the three children he befriends.
This is a book both parents and children can enjoy again and again.
Book Review: real books for children
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a thoughtfully written story that teaches real life lessons in a gentle way. Based on Buddist teachings and stories, the books central character (Stillwater, a giant panda) draws in even the youngest readers. Muth's other book The Three Questions does the same thing. How refreshing it is to read a childrens book that embraces some profundity and is not afraid to go deep into the well of CONCEPT. Book Review: Not just for zen kids . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
This book presents lovely and entertaining retellings of three famous Buddhist stories in a way that makes them appropriate for children from about 3 up (and way beyond). Not just for zen kids, though--these are wonderful stories for kids (and parents) of any persuasion. The panda telling the very short stories to three neighbor children is neither condescending nor preachy, and Muth ably resists whacking you over the head with the morals--when kids get the point themselves (and even young readers will),the gentle teachings will be be more meaningful. Beautiful illustrations, too--this is one your kids will bring to you to "read it again."