A Caldecott Honor Book* "An accessible, strikingly illustrated story and a thought-provoking meditation." — Booklist, starred review* "Every word and image comes to make as perfect a picture book as can be." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Readers will fall easily into the rhythm of visits to Stillwater and his storytelling sessions, and many more will fall in love with the panda, whose shape and size offer the children many opportunities for cuddling." — Publishers Weekly "Beautifully illustrated in two distinct styles, this book introduces readers to a Zen approach to the world, wrapped in a story about three siblings and their new neighbor, a panda....Appealing enough for a group read-aloud, but also begging to be shared and discussed by caregiver and child, Zen Shorts is a notable achievement." — School Library Journal
With the whirlwind of the holiday season’s excitement, traveling, total loss of routine and bedtimes (homework? What’s that?), sugar highs and the inevitable crashes, it can sometimes seem impossible to get your kids to put down their new toys, shut off the screens, and just…chill. There’s no better way to usher in the new year than […]
Children’s books get some serious love. They provide entertainment and comfort, they’re the stories we return to over and over again, and they touch our hearts and ignite our imaginations. No wonder so many illustrators become household names—Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, Chris Van Allsburg, Richard Scarry, and Sandra Boynton are practically members of the family! […]