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Anzu the Great Listener
Series: Anzu the Great Kaiju
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This uplifting and thoughtfully illustrated story is ideal for children and families seeking gentle lessons in empathy, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence.
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See moreWalt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum reintroduces readers to Anzu the Kaiju and shares a powerful lesson about patience, empathy, and what helping really looks like.
Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum reintroduces readers to Anzu the Kaiju and shares a powerful lesson about patience, empathy, and what helping really looks like.
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Anzu the Great Listener by Benson Shum introduces Anzu, a kaiju who finds peace in tending to his bonsai. Whenever he feels overwhelmed or unsettled, caring for his bonsai helps him pause and reminds him to just... breathe.
One day, when Anzu hears crying in the distance, he's eager to help! The flower-power that makes his bonsai bloom has a way of making others smile. However, when Anzu's flowers seem to lose their power, causing more harm than good, he finds himself wondering where to turn.
It is then that Anzu recalls valuable lessons learned from his bonsai tree. In Anzu the Great Listener, creator and Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum illustrates the importance of patience, empathy, and above all, taking the time to listen.
Series: Anzu the Great Kaiju
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Anzu the Great Listener
Anzu the Great Listener by Benson Shum introduces Anzu, a kaiju who finds peace in tending to his bonsai. Whenever he feels overwhelmed or unsettled, caring for his bonsai helps him pause and reminds him to just... breathe. One day, when Anzu hears crying in the distance, he's eager to help! The flower-power that makes his bonsai bloom has a...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Kirkus Reviews praises the book's "serene tone and simply delivered lesson," highlighting its message that help should be offered with respect. Booklist calls it a "beautiful, simple story about listening, feelings, healing, and empathy." Dan Santat, Caldecott medalist, describes it as "a heartwarming story of acceptance and strength." School Library Journal gave a starred review, celebrating its joyful, loving monster heroine. The Horn Book Magazine notes the book’s integration of Japanese culture and charming storytelling, describing it as "more sweet than scary" and "heartwarming."
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781250776136
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 January 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout; poster on back of jkt
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Benson Shum
- Illustrated by Benson Shum
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 230.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 379g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Benson Shum is a children's book author and illustrator who has illustrated a number of picture books including his debut Anzu the Great Kaiju, Adam Lehrhaupt's Sloth Went, and Jennifer Sattler's Go to Sheep. Benson is also an animator at the Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he has been a part of such films as Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Frozen 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Encanto. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Benson lives in sunny Southern California.
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