With Zen Ghosts, I just didn't feel like I understood this book. I know none of my kids did either. (That may have had something to do with my lack of understanding though.) This book just seemed weird, and I felt like it lacked context. Even with the author's note at the end, this story was just confusing. My son had questions and so did I. While I appreciate a good story, this strange little book had a good story wrapped in weirdness.Not a recommend for me. This was a nice surprise receiving this in the mail this week. Not only are the illustrations beautiful, but the simply message that Jon has within this books pages is powerful I love that the story told within Zen Ghosts is a real story written by Master Wu-men Hi-hai (1130-1260), and is told by Stillwater, a huge panda bar. My children quickly fell in love with him. As Stillwater tells of a story rich in mystery, it will leave both the reader and those being read to, left in thought. Zen Ghosts is about knowing one's self.
What do You think about Zen Ghosts (2010)?
A good book, not quite as good as Zen Shorts, but still solid.
—emilyisqueen
A complex parable for older picture book readers.
—aakeeladiwan