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40 pp.
| Scholastic |
March, 2005 |
TradeISBN 0-439-33911-1$16.95
(3)
K-3
Three Zen stories are woven into a contemporary frame story when Stillwater, a talking panda, meets three young children. The panda narrates a story to fit each child's mood. The "shorts" are illustrated with quick black brush strokes, white forms, and pale backgrounds, while the children and Stillwater live in a tranquil watercolor world. An author's note provides background information.