Zen Ties

Zen Ties is a 2008 children's picture book by Jon J. Muth. The book is a follow-up to Zen Shorts (2005), and a third book, Zen Ghosts, was released in September 2010.

Zen Ties

Front cover, designed by Jon J. Muth
Author	Jon J. Muth
Illustrator	Jon J. Muth
Cover artist	Muth
Language	English
Publisher	Scholastic Press[1]
Publication date	February 1, 2008[1]
Publication place	United States
Pages	40[1]
ISBN	978-0-439-63425-0
Preceded by	Zen Shorts
Followed by	Zen Ghosts

Plot

Stillwater, a panda, and his three-human friends, Karl, Addy and Michael are back in a new adventure. This time, Michael is faced with the daunting challenge of an upcoming spelling bee. The story also introduces Miss Whitaker, an elderly neighbor whose cantankerous nature frightens the children. Stillwater uses his quiet wisdom and insight to see past her bad temper to the lonely woman within. Stillwater also receives a visit from his young nephew Koo, who speaks in Haiku.^[1]