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ZEN Socks

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ZEN Socks by Jon J Muth is a delightful children's book that features Stillwater the panda, who returns to impart wisdom and life lessons. Through gentle storytelling, the book explores themes of patience, friendship, and kindness, as Stillwater interacts with a pair of siblings and their new friend. The charming illustrations and thoughtful narratives aim to spark reflection and promote understanding among young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you appreciate stories that blend life lessons with whimsical illustrations. With a wise panda guiding the way, it explores themes of compassion, kindness, and understanding in ways that resonate with both children and adults. If you're drawn to gentle storytelling that imparts wisdom while entertaining, this charming book is sure to captivate you.

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Stillwater the giant panda and his friends Leo and Molly teach each other about patience, sharing, and compassion.

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Leo and Molly love their new neighbourhood. Best of all is their friend Stillwater β€” a giant panda who lives across the way! And the three friends are quite a team!

Stillwater teaches Molly about patience. Leo teaches Stillwater about sharing. And Molly shows how one act of kindness can make a world of difference.

Jon J Muth's warm, compassionate stories and light-filled pictures are tinged with the wisdom of Zen. Whether young or old, we all learn from one another in the most surprising ways...

ZEN Socks is a delightful exploration of friendship and learning, perfect for readers of all ages.

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Zen Socks is praised for its striking beauty and charm, with themes of patience, compassion, and sharing delivered gently throughout the story.

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ISBN: 9780545166690

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Jon 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 Zen Shorts, Addy's Cup of Sugar, Stone Soup, and The Three Questions, which the New York Times Book Review 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, The Mystery Play by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman: The Wake, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on Havoc & Wolverine: Meltdown, J. M. DeMatteis on Moonshadow and Silver Surfer, and with Stanislaw Lem on The Seventh Voyage 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.

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