About This Book
In this heartwarming follow-up to "Zen Shorts," Stillwater the wise panda returns to guide his young friends, Michael, Addy, and Karl, through everyday challenges with gentle wisdom. The children are initially intimidated by their grouchy elderly neighbor, Miss Whitaker, but Stillwater encourages them to see past her exterior to her underlying loneliness. As they extend kindness, they discover unexpected rewards. The story also touches on Michael's anxiety about a spelling bee, offering a quiet lesson in perseverance. Stillwater's young nephew, Koo, who speaks in haiku, adds a charming element. This book is perfect for ages 4-8, offering profound lessons in empathy, courage, and understanding others.
When Stillwater the panda encourages Koo, Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neighbor, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Miss Whitaker was so grouchy at first?
2
What does it mean to 'look beyond' someone's outside to see who they really are?
3
Have you ever been scared of someone who turned out to be kind?
4
How did Michael feel about the spelling bee, and what helped him prepare?
5
What are some ways we can show kindness to our neighbors or people who seem lonely?
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