This is such an amazing children's story that any one of any age can enjoy. The story is very beautiful with such splendidly colorful pages that get more and more fantastic with each page you turn. The story itself is mesmerizing and enchanting. I have read one of these books by Jon J. Muth and I have to say that I loved both completely. They are great books to collect and save over the many years that are to come and go.You won't be disappointed in these. They may be a bit wordy for younger kids that can't always sit still, but the story is very captivating and should entrance it's audience. Jon J. Muth's books have become a favorite of mine. The illustrations give a sense of peace, but they are still full of life. The author is both the writer and illustrator. The story is based on a "koan" which are basically questions that you have to answer for yourself. These appeal directly to the intuitive part of human consciousness, not the intellect. The story is an adaptation from a Chinese story titled "Senjo and her Soul are Separated". In this book the Giant Panda, Stillwater, takes Addy, Michael and Karl, to a storyteller (who looks almost exactly like Stillwater). The storyteller draws and tells them a story. Senjo hopes to marry her best friend Ochu, but her father asks her to marry another man. Ochu learns about this and decides to leave. As he traveled up the river he saw a figure running along the bank and was surprised to find Senjo. They married and had to children. After some time they decided to return to see their parents. When they arrive Senjo's dad tells Ochu that Senjo has been very sick eve since Ochu left. Ochu tries to explain that Senjo is not sick and living with him. The sick Senjo rose from her bed and ran downstairs to find another Senjo. They both got reunited and became one. So... which Senjo is the true one? Are they one or are they two?, asked the storyteller.
What do You think about Zen Ghosts - Audio Library Edition (2012)?
I love all of Jon Muth's books. Beautifully written and illustrated.
—Nick
I love the artwork in this Halloween book with a Buddhist twist.
—smarshmallow
These stories are beautiful and the art is wonderful and simple.
—stori
The art is a 5, but the story felt a bit stilted to me.
—lightoftruth114
