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Meet Stillwater, a GIANT, and very zen, panda bear in this captivating picture book based on a Buddhist legend. Addy has moved to a new neighborhood with her beloved kitten, Trumpet. They are best friends, and inseparable. But when Trumpet is hit by a car, Addy seeks her wise friend, Stillwater. She is sure he will know how to bring Trumpet back to life. Stillwater tells Addy she will need to find a special medicine. To do this, she must go to everyone in the neighborhood and collect a cup of sugar. But there is one condition: it can only come from the home of someone who has never been touched by loss. Addy goes from house to house. And when she returns home, Stillwater asks for her cup of sugar. But, of course, she has none. For there isn't a person who has not felt the pain of loss. Tuck into a reassuring story of consolation and healing, infused with light and compassion, celebrating the moments we all share with those we love. Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, is now in his own Apple TV+ original series! Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, is now in his own Apple TV+ original series "A master class of picture-book storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review The perfect bedtime story based on an ancient Buddhist legend, told in an engaging way for young minds A gentle approach for children to death Jon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his books about Stillwater the Panda Lush, peaceful watercolour artwork brings this story of a friendly panda to life

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With his stunning watercolors -- and text that resounds with universal truths, award-winning artist Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Tolstoy into a timeless fable for young readers.A perfect gift for graduation--or any occasion--by a Caldecott Honor Book Artist!Quietly life changing... --The New York TimesYoung Nikolai is searching for the answers to his three questions: When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?But it is his own response to a stranger''s cry for help that leads him directly to the answers he is looking for. This profound and inspiring book is about compassion and being engaged in each moment. With his stunning watercolors -- and text that resounds with universal truths, Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Leo Tolstoy into a timeless fable for readers of every age!

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Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Suspicious, the people hide their food and close their windows. The clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have, until they have a feast, showing the strength people have when they work together. Ages 5+.

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In a time when every stone is a teacher and every tree a ladder to the stars, the people live in peace. Then the people discover a powerful truth that gives them strength and happiness. But they do not see that their Truth is broken and incomplete. And because they do not share their Truth with other people and other beings, all the earth begins to suffer. Then a little girl journeys to find the ancient wise one known as Old Turtle. With words both simple and profound, Old Turtle helps the Little Girl to hear again the language of breezes.and passes on the precious piece of wisdom that will mend the people's broken truth.

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