三個孩子因此認識了斯蒂爾沃特,一隻搬到社區的大熊貓。看似溫和的他,其實會透過講故事的方式,引導孩子思考生活中的重要課題。
他為艾迪講述關於物質與真正價值的故事,讓她明白擁有多少並不等於快樂;他對麥可談論善與惡的界線,幫助他理解判斷與選擇的重要;而對卡爾,他則教導如何面對挫折與不安,學會冷靜與放下情緒。在一次次的互動中,孩子們透過斯蒂爾沃特的故事與引導,慢慢理解生活中的情緒、選擇與人際關係。
結合三則古老的禪宗寓言,帶領讀者在平靜中思考,並在故事中獲得啟發與療癒。
Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.



