

Cat Who Taught Zen
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(1 ratings)176 pages2023Penguin Books, LimitedISBN 9780241640159
About this book
<p><b>Pre-order the latest beautifully illustrated</b> <b>tale f</b><b>rom the bestselling author of <i>Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, </i> the story of a cat who taught zen...</b><br>__________ <p>Following the phenomenal international success of <i>Big Panda and Tiny Dragon</i> and <i>The Journey</i>, James Norbury's latest book introduces readers to a very special cat on a remarkable adventure. <p><b><i>"I've learnt that what we want is seldom what we need, and what we need is almost never what we want"</i></b> <p>This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen who hears of a solitary ancient pine, deep in a maple forest, under which infinite wisdom may be found. <p>So begins a journey of discovery. <p>Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life, to a tiger struggling with anger, a confused wolf cub and a covetous crow. <p>Each has stories to tell and lessons to share. <p>But after a surprise encounter with a playful kitten, the cat questions everything . . . <p>Told in a gentle, calming style, <i>The Cat Who Taught Zen</i> introduces a new cast of characters for readers of all ages to fall in love with, offering timeless wisdom wrapped up into a tale of beguiling beauty.<br>__________</p>
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Penguin Books, Limited
- Published
- 2023
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN
- 9780241640159
- Language
- en
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