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Description edit
"Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addie he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and ... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Stillwater: A very large Panda bear, a rolling together by the author of his affection for the many people who have taught him about life. He guides his friends gently toward solutions, all in a "slight panda accent."
- Michael: The oldest of three children--two brothers and one sister--who befriend Stillwater.
- Addie: The sister and middle child.
- Karl: The youngest child and the one who discovers Stillwater sitting outside his bedroom window.
Quotes edit
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“My uncle sat and looked at the moon, its silvery light spilling over the mountains, making all things quietly beautiful. 'Poor man,' lamented my uncle. "All I had to give him was my tattered robe. If only I could have given him this wonderful moon."”
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“"I get it," said Michael. "Maybe good luck and bad luck are all mixed up. You never know what will happen next." "Yes," Stillwater agreed. "You never know."”
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“"That woman back there was very selfish and rude, but you picked her up on your back and carried her! Then she didn't even thank you!" "I set the woman down hours ago," the older monk replied. "Why are you still carrying her?"”
The younger monk and the older monk
First Sentence edit
"Michael! There's a bear outside!" said Karl.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Zen series. (standard series)
Followed by Zen Ties.
This is book 372 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Sea Monster, and followed by Leonardo the Terrible Monster.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jon J. Muth (Author)
- Jon J. Muth (Illustrator)
Other Contributors:
- David Saylor (Designer)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0439339111
Page Count: 40
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0439339111
Page Count: 40
Awards edit
- Caldecott Honor (2006)
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life › Siblings › Fiction
- Books › Literature & Fiction › World Literature › Mythology › Children's Books › Other
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths › Other
- Books › Children's Books › Animals › Bears › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8 › Picture Books
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