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Children Book Review :: Hachoo or Haiku... Either way a lesson Learned.

Children's Book Review :: Zen Ties

Wisdom of ancient Zen teachings in a children's story. Mr. Muth takes us on a wonderful summer vacation with Koo and his new friends.

I don't think we will look at a empty cup the same way. (Well, I won't my - 3 yr old might maybe a few more years)

Pick up this wonderfully illustrated book. A perfect for the child beginning to get anxious and worried about school events. A nice lesson about learning to grow and overcome fears. 

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I tired :: our turning pages Haiku

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together reading a book

enjoying the night

more time together

Not sure if that flies but we tried hahahah

Happy Reading,

Jennifer

 

Product Description (From Amazon) Stillwater the Panda returns in a delightful companion to his Caldecott Honor BookZen Shorts

Summer 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.

Zen Ties is a disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.

 

Watch :: This Video Celebrated illustrator Jon J. Muth introduces his delightful body of work. His newest book, ZEN TIES features the return of everyone's favorite Zen master panda, Stillwater.

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