Most Popular Books by Jon J Muth

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A whistling, pedophilic serial murderer who has managed to elude police is hunted down and tried by a group of crime bosses tired of the scrutiny his killing spree has inspired.