Muth lives in upstate New York with his wife and four children.

Jon J Muth has written and illustrated many enchanting picture books, including his Caldecott Honor book 'Zen Shorts' and its sequel, the 'New York Times' bestselling picture book 'Zen Ties.' Other beloved titles from Jon include the 'New York Times' bestseller 'Hi, Koo!,' 'The Three Questions,' 'Gershon's Monster' by Eric Kimmel, and 'The Christmas Magic' by Lauren Thompson. Praise for 'Hi, Koo!' * 'It's a joyous addendum to the Stillwater books, and it overflows with the same characteristic tenderness.' -'Publishers Weekly,' starred review * 'Yields huge effect in a word, magical.' -'Kirkus Reviews,' starred review 'Even readers who are not typically interested in poetry will be captivated by Muth's artistry in both words and images.' -'School Library Journal' Praise for 'Zen Shorts' A Caldecott Honor Book 'Appealing enough for a group read-aloud, but also begging to be shared and discussed by caregiver and child, 'Zen Shorts' is a notable achievement.' -'School Library Journal' * 'Both an accessible, strikingly illustrated story and a thought-provoking meditation.' -'Booklist,' starred review Praise for 'The Three Questions' 'Quietly life-changing.' -'The New York Times Book Review'Biographical Note: Stillwater the Giant panda tells Molly and Leo three stories based on zen koans that teach the value of patience and doing good.

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