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Zen Ties
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Zen lessons that take on new meaning as kids grow.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Zen Ties
Parents need to know that this gentle book shares a terrific message that can be enjoyed by families of many religious backgrounds. It's the sequel to Zen Shorts, but can be read without reading the other book. The publisher likely selected an older target age (9-12) because of the book's complexity, but kids as young as 5 will enjoy the pandas and the relationships even if they miss some of the story's depth.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about doing the right thing. Does it make sense to be nice to someone who's being mean? Can kids think of a time where kindness changed a bad situation? Why do we do the right thing? Famlies can also try their hand at writing haiku poetry with the explanation in the back of the book.
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
beautiful pictures!
No glitz or glamour needed; this is a simple sweet story with beautiful pictures that parents and kids will both love to read together!
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