![]() ![]() Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army to fight in a war. The following day, his son tried to ride one of the wild horses, was thrown off, and broke his leg. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it two other wild horses. There was once an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood. Undersong: To be free from unhelpful conclusions and verdicts Michael, says Karl, theres a really big bear in the backyard. ![]() Readers witness common childhood conflict, and marvel at Stillwater’s ability to share timeless stories that result in far more beauty and effect than any scolding or punishment could. Jon Muth is an author and artist whose Zen series introduces us to a friendship between 3 neighborhood children and a wise panda named Stillwater. ![]()
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