Zen Ties
by Jon J. Muth
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Book Reviews of Zen Ties
Book Review: Good, but no Zen Shorts
Summary: 3 Stars
We purchased this for our son based on our deep and abiding love of Zen Shorts. Zen Ties is not as fun or deep as Zen Shorts. We didn't fall in love with it like Zen Shorts. It's not bad, but we don't come back to it over and over like we did Zen Shorts.
I miss the embedded Zen stories - I preferred them to the framing bits in the first one. The haiku are cute, but not as spiritually fulfilling for me.
If you don't have Zen Shorts, get that immediately. If you love Zen Shorts, this isn't a bad idea but isn't a must-have.
Book Review: Gentle Zen Wisdom for the Young Listner
Summary: 5 Stars
Zen Ties is a lovely, beautifully illustrated book that any adult will enjoy reading to the thoughtful young listener. The companion books, "Zen Shorts" and "The Three Questions" will become family favorites. Stillwater, the bear who tells stories, inspires gentle affection. His re-telling of ancient Zen Buddhist stories inspire thinking, and looking at 'problems' with a new eye. Reading these books to children at bedtime brings a lovely, quiet enlightenment. The watercolor and Japanese-inspired ink-wash paintings are perfect.Book Review: Lovely Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book first because I fell in love with the story and artwork. It's about how the panda and kids help a older woman with chores and what they learn from it. Very beautiful. After I got it, I had to go and buy the other two : Zen Shorts (Collector's Edition) (Zen) & Zen Ghosts. This one is still my favorite though!Book Review: Sweet story
Summary: 4 Stars
I learned a few things from reading this book. Things that seem to pop out at me now.
My daughter notices things now too.
This story really hits home with me as to how my impulse to pull away from rough edges is really not serving me. A message I want my children to hear often.
The characters playfulness with words and understanding of needs is refreshing and just plain yummy stuff.
Book Review: Wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
Zen Ties is soothing / like breathing in yoga class / forgetting worries
Animate readers / with soft, light watercolors / and careful phrases
Rewards are greatest / when we help one another / teaches Stillwater
Be kind to planet / remember not to destroy / learns our young wee Koo
Happier today / for reading this picture book / Many thanks to Muth