Jon J. Muth
1) Zen shorts
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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.
2) Zen ties
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
When Stillwater the panda encourages Koo, Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neighbor, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.
3) Zen ghosts
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
On Halloween night, Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story. Based on a Zen koan.
6) Stone soup
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Three wise monks trick a poor,frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.
7) Zen socks
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Stillwater the giant panda and his friends Leo and Molly teach each other about patience, sharing, and compassion.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
11) Stonecutter
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This adaptation of a Chinese folktale begins with a man's dissatisfaction with his life. Weary of being a stonecutter, he becomes many things in his quest for authority, each time finding that greater power lies elsewhere. Rooted in Taoist principles, Stonecutter is a story about the nature of power and the value of accepting who you are.
Originally published in a limited, fine art edition and long out of print, this is one of Jon J Muth's most...
14) Come on, rain
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat.
16) Mr. George Baker
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Harry sits on the porch with Mr. George Baker, an African American ho is one hundred years old but can still dance and play the drums, waiting for the school bus that will take them both to the class where they are learning to read.
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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With words by one of the most admired songwriters of all time and illustrations by a Caldecott Honor medalist, this powerful and timely picture book will be treasured by adults and children alike. Dylan's poetic lyrics defined an era, and Muth is the perfect artist to interpret this iconic song for a new generation of readers. This beautiful edition includes a CD of Dylan's original 1963 recording, plus a special note by renowned music columnist Greil...
18) On Christmas Eve
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 3
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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.
19) Zen happiness
Author
Series
Zen books (Jon J Muth) volume 5
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1