Zen Ties [Hardcover]

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 Tiesis a disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.

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 disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.

* Muth's brush is as sure as ever; Stillwater's big, blunt paws and hunched-over listening posture are irresistible, and Miss Whitaker's delicate face and snow-white hair beautifully counterpoint the vignettes of youthful play. --Publisher's Weekly, starred review

The pleasure, as always, is with Muth's irresistible storytelling, both visual and textual&The story's theme of intergenerational kindness is tender, and the text is infused with bits of haiku, wordplay and small lessons that charmingly avoid didacticism. A welcome return. --Kirkus Reviews

A rich and wonderful offering. --School Library Journal

Jon J Muth has written and illustrated many enchanting picture books, including his Caldecott Honor BookZen Shortsand its sequel, theNew York Timesbestselling picture bookZen Ties. Other beloved titles from Jon include theNew York TimesbestsellerHi, Koo!,The Three Questions,Gershon's Monsterby Eric Kimmel, andThe Christmas Magicby Lauren Thompson. Mr. Muth lives with his wife and their four children in New York.

Summer fading

new friends' faces

lighten the way home.