Zen Tales: The Art of Jon J Muth

Located in Abilene, Texas, the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature collaborates with award-winning artists to produce high-quality exhibitions of their artwork that are distinctive and appealing to museum visitors of all ages. In addition to this unique artistic partnership, following its debut at the NCCIL gallery, each exhibition travels to museums, public libraries, and galleries nationwide.

Jon J Muth’s books have received numerous awards and critical
acclaim. His work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. Stone Soup, a familiar tale set in China won a National Parenting Book Award. Gershon's Monster by Eric Kimmel, was an ALA Notable Children’s book, winner of the Sydney Taylor Award, winner of the National Parenting Book Award, and a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. No Dogs Allowed, written by Sonia Manzano was chosen as one of the Best Children's Books of the Year by CHILD Magazine. New York Times Bestseller Zen Shorts as was Quill Award nominee, and was awarded the 2006 Caldecott
Honor, to which Kirkus Review said "Every word and image comes to make as perfect a picture book as can be."

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