Zen Shorts
One morning, three children look out the window and see a big panda with an umbrella sitting in their backyard. Soon Karl, Michael, and Addy have a new friend, Stillwater, who invites them over for tea. The perfect host, Stillwater has a beautiful gift for each of his guests—a very special story chosen especially for them. And with each story, the children learn something wonderful and important about life—and about themselves.

Zen Ties
Lovable Stillwater is back! This time, his haiku-speaking nephew, Koo, is in town for a summertime visit. The duo enjoy hours of fun in the park with their young friends. But when Stillwater suggests a visit to Miss Whitaker's house, no one is happy. Miss Whitaker is old, cranky, and a little bit frightening. Why would they want to spend time with her? Yet a short visit with the elderly woman shows her to be more lonely than scary. Could she be in need of new friends?