{"product_id":"zen-ties-a-stillwater-and-friends-book-hardcover","title":"Zen Ties (a Stillwater and Friends Book) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon J. Muth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon J. Muth\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStillwater the Panda returns in a delightful companion to his Caldecott Honor Book, \u003ci\u003eZen Shorts\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSummer has arrived -- and so has Koo, Stillwater's haiku-speaking young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways. \u003ci\u003eZen Ties\u003c\/i\u003e is a disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer fading\u003cbr\u003enew friends' faces\u003cbr\u003elighten the way home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSUMMER has arrived --- and so has Koo, Stillwater the Panda's haiku-speaking young nephew. When Stillwater encourages Koo and their friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJon J Muth's warm, engaging story and his luminous watercolors are as fresh and magical as a summer breeze. Readers of all ages will be disarmed by this tale of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer fading\u003cbr\u003enew friends' faces\u003cbr\u003elighten the way home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSUMMER has arrived --- and so has Koo, Stillwater the Panda's haiku-speaking young nephew. When Stillwater encourages Koo and their friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neigh\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eZen Shorts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAddy's Cup of Sugar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStone Soup\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, which the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e called \"quietly life-changing.\" His books have been translated into more than 23 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing, and chado, \"the way of tea.\" Muth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Play\u003c\/i\u003e by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: The Wake\u003c\/i\u003e, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on \u003ci\u003eHavoc \u0026amp; Wolverine: Meltdown\u003c\/i\u003e, J. M. DeMatteis on \u003ci\u003eMoonshadow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSilver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e, and with Stanislaw Lem on \u003ci\u003eThe Seventh Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 11.34 x 10.88 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award (2008)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorado Children's Book Award (2010)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zen Ties\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755866325280,"sku":"9780439634250","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a087dc09b9335725539dfdfd2c49c5f0.webp?v=1780069911","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/zen-ties-a-stillwater-and-friends-book-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}