Zen Shorts and Le Petit Prince
February 2nd, 2008 at 11:28 pm (Books/Reading, Playing, Learning)
We found some more great books to read today. I finally read the book, Zen Shorts, by Jon J. Muth. It’s a wonderful children’s book filled with short little Zen stories. I had read about it on someone’s blog the other day and had to get it from the library and I am so glad I did. It deals with sharing, good luck and bad luck, and anger among other things. I cannot do it justice by trying to describe it so I will stop and say, “Just check it out. I think you will like it.”
Then tonight we played the concentration/memory game again with Le Petit Prince cards. I mentioned something about the book from which the illustrations came. C said she didn’t know there was a book. ??? So then I had to find my old, used copy that I bought used at some garage sale somewhere a long time ago and started reading it to the kids. It was so delightful and the kids seemed to get it. I had read the book before but I am pretty sure I did not enjoy it as much as I did tonight. The book is funny, sweet and very touching. Once again, I cannot do it justice by telling you about it. Just get it and read it! I read the first 5 chapters or so and will continue reading tomorrow.
The kids and parents are tired after a day of swimming at cousin T’s birthday party. It will be an early one tonight. Zzzzzz…
February 3, 2008 at 6:34 am
We love Stillwater! There is a brand new book out called Zen Ties, which is one story (rather than three “shorts”) about helping a neighbor - and honoring our “ties” to one another.
February 4, 2008 at 1:47 am
It really is a great book. I will have to look for Zen Ties. Thanks for the info. I love hearing about great books and I am really into meditation and all that goes with it.