Zen Ties facts for kids
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| Author | Jon J. Muth |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Scholastic Press |
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Publication date
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February 1, 2008 |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 978-0-439-63425-0 |
| Preceded by | Zen Shorts |
| Followed by | Zen Ghosts |
Zen Ties is a wonderful children's picture book from 2008. It was written by Jon J. Muth. This book is a follow-up to his popular story, Zen Shorts, which came out in 2005. Later, a third book in the series, Zen Ghosts, was released in 2010.
Contents
What the Story is About
This book brings back Stillwater, a wise and friendly panda. He is joined by his three human friends: Karl, Addy, and Michael. Together, they go on a new adventure.
Michael's Big Challenge
In this story, Michael has a big challenge ahead of him. He is getting ready for an important spelling bee. This can be a bit scary, and Michael needs to prepare well.
Meeting Miss Whitaker
The story also introduces a new character, Miss Whitaker. She is an older neighbor. At first, the children find her a bit scary because she seems grumpy.
Stillwater's Wisdom
Stillwater, with his calm and thoughtful nature, sees past Miss Whitaker's bad temper. He understands that she might be a lonely person inside. Stillwater uses his quiet wisdom to help the children understand her better. He shows them how to look beyond what they first see.
Koo's Visit
Another new character in the book is Stillwater's young nephew, Koo. Koo is a special visitor. He speaks in Haiku, which is a type of short poem. This adds a fun and unique touch to the story.
