Zen Shorts

Title: Zen Shorts
Author: Jon J Muth
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0-439-78923-0
Summary: One day Michael, Karl, and Addy meet their new neighbor, Stillwater the panda. Stillwater uses Zen stories to teach the children about generosity, humility, acceptance, and forgiveness. The calming water color illustrations reflect the mood of the stories and create a pleasant experience for the reader.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"Let's Get a Pup!" said Kate

Just a quick entry tonight. My family and I got our first puppy last summer, right around the start of the fall semester. She is an adorable tricolor Pembroke Corgi named Abby. We have all fallen in love with her, despite her natural herding instinct. If you have ever loved a dog, then this picture book by Bob Graham is for you. The author captures the struggles and joy of welcoming a dog into your forever home.

Title: "Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate
Author: Bob Graham
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0-7636-1452-1
Blamey Rating: 5 out of 5 tail wags