New Releases by Jon J Muth

Here is the first book in an exciting new four-book series for younger readers featuring the beloved Zen panda, Stillwater -- star of the Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestseller, Zen Shorts, and of the Peabody Award and Emmy Award-winning Apple+ TV series. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "Today feels full of opportunities," said Stillwater. "What would you like to do?" "Something important!" said his nephew, Koo. "Let us save the world!" But that''s such a big job. The world is so big. And Koo is just a small panda. During the course of the day, Koo straightens his room, feeds his cat and the hungry fish outside, and he bakes a cake to welcome new neighbors. He even helps a family of ducklings to safely cross a street. But still, Koo wonders, how will HE ever save the world? At the end of the day, Uncle Stillwater has the answer: "You did so many things today that made the world a better place. And each time you do the right thing--you save the world a little bit." In a story brimming with love and light, Jon J Muth shows how we can all heal the world a little bit at a time -- just the right message for now -- and always!

Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! Jon J Muth''s enlightening new picture book is based on an ancient Buddhist legend, and features Stillwater the Panda from Jon''s Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times Bestselling book, Zen Shorts. * "A master class of picture-book storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review 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. How Addy comes to understand how this special medicine works makes for a reassuring story of consolation and healing. Muth''s stunning interpretation of this Buddhist tale is infused with light and compassion. And it celebrates the fragile and sacred moments we all share with those we love.

In this reworking of the Buddhist parable, Stillwater, a giant panda, teaches Addy that the grief she feels for the loss of her kitten, is part of life and is shared by everybody.

"This is a book to cherish. Every saying inspires delight, and each picture is worth a thousand words!" -back cover page.

"Un día, un oso gigante llega al jardín de una casa y conoce a tres niños. El oso se llama Lago Tranquilo, lleva una sombrilla roja y tiene acento de panda. Lago Tranquilo les narra a los niños tres increíbles historias zen, que los harán reflexionar sobre sus emociones y sobre la vida cotidiana. De esta forma, nacerá entre ellos una amistad entrañable." --

New friendships, surprising turns, heroic deeds -- and amazing racing cars! Start your engines: The race is on! And Mama Lion and Tigey are off -- with their cool goggles and snazzy sports car! Racing teams gather from far and wide for this madcap race. But who will take home the big trophy? Will it be the playful Flying Pandinis? The mischievous Knitted Monkey crew? Or will Mama Lion and Tigey speed past the finish line in first place? While everyone hopes to win, it''s the journey itself -- filled with joy, beauty, fun, and friendships -- that is the best prize of all.With cars inspired by the early days of Italian motor racing, and characters based on his children''s beloved toy animals, Jon J Muth has created a uniquely spellbinding book that readers will return to again and again.

When Stillwater the bear moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways. "Michael," said Karl. "There''s a really big bear in the backyard." To Addie he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, the author and Stillwater the bear present three ancient Zen tales. Includes a factual note on Zen.

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. What is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. So he goes to ask Leo, the wise turtle. But it is Nikolai''s own response to a stranger''s cry for help that leads him directly to the answers he is looking for.Jon J Muth combined his studies of Zen with his love for Tolstoy to create this profound, yet simple book about compassion and living in the moment.

Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! On life''s journey...kindness is the key.Leo and Molly love their new neighborhood. Most of all they love their friend Stillwater. The three friends are quite a team! From Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth comes a story about sharing, another about patience, and a third about compassion. With warmth and fun, they learn from one another in the most surprising ways....

Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling author/artist Jon J Muth takes a fresh and exciting new look at the four seasons! Eating warm cookies on a cold day is easy water catchesevery thrown stone skip skip splash With a featherlight touch and disarming charm, Jon J Muth--and his delightful little panda bear, Koo--challenge readers to stretch their minds and imaginations with twenty-six haikus about the four seasons.

Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! This Caldecott Honor Book presents wondrous Zen tales to light up your life.... When a giant panda named Stillwater moves into Michael, Addy, and Karl''s neighborhood, he tells them the most amazing stories! To Addy, he tells a tale of a poor man who gives gifts to a robber. To Michael, he tells of a farmer who learns not to judge luck. And to Karl, he tells the tale of a monk who continues to carry the weight of a burden long past.With vibrant watercolors and elegant ink drawings, Jon J Muth--and Stillwater the bear--imaginatively present three classic Zen stories that abound with enlightenment and love.

Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! Stillwater the Panda returns in a delightful companion to his Caldecott Honor Book, Zen Shorts. Summer has arrived -- and so has Koo, Stillwater''s haiku-speaking young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.Zen Ties is a charming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.

Nikolai asks his animal friends to help him answer three important questions: "When is the best time to do things?" "Who is the most important?" and "What is the right thing to do?"

"Eric Draven returns as The Crow. Midnight Legends Volume 5 reprints Image Comics issues #1-4, including the stories "Resurrection," "Shadows," "Death," and "The line between the devils teeth."--Page 4 of cover

Award-winning artist Jon J Muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. Set in China in Muth''s hauntingly beautiful watercolors. Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until-- together, they have made a feast fit for a king! In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, Muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his own fresh twist.

On Halloween night, Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story. Based on a Zen koan, includes an author''s note with a history of the story and facts about Zen koans.

Three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.

Lago Tranquilo es un oso que llega, llevado por su paraguas, al jardín de una casa privada. Allí viven tres niños, con los que entablará una bella relación. Lago Tranquilo contará tres historias orientales (El Tío Ry y la luna, Una pesada carga y La suerte del granjero) que esconden enseñanzas valiosas para el desarrollo y evolución personal para aplicar en la vida cotidiana: paciencia, perseverancia, generosidad, honestidad, desinterés, vivir el momento... Piedras angulares en la vida de cualquier niño. Miguel, Carlos y Andrea comparten con Lago Tranquilo grandes momentos, historias geniales y sin duda lo mejor será que se hacen grandes amigos. Pequeñas historias zen es un álbum que ha recibido las más elogiosas críticas no solo en Estados Unidos, sino en todo el ámbito internacional. Ha sido traducido a más de 10 idiomas, recomendado por las más prestigiosas publicaciones de literatura infantil y ha recibido importantes galardones y premios a nivel mundial.

Koo, Addy, Michael and Karl were encouraged by Stillwater the panda to help a grouchy neighbor.

When Stillwater the bear moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways. "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 bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.

Anna, Charles, Martin, le panda Eau-Paisible et son neveu Koo, apprennent ensemble à se méfier des apparences, à aller au-devant des autres et à profiter du temps passé auprès de ceux qu''ils aiment. Nous retrouvons avec plaisir les héros de Petits contes zen, accompagnés de Koo, le neveu d''Eau-Paisible. Ensemble, ils vont apprendre à connaître et à apprécier la vieille voisine acariâtre, en allant au-delà des apparences... Les magnifiques aquarelles de l''auteur de "La soupe aux cailloux" et "Les trois questions" sont aussi lumineuses et colorées qu''une belle journée d''été.