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The Three Questions | 
 enlarge | Author: Jon J. Muth
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  57 reviews
Sales Rank: 2948
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 10.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0439199964
EAN: 9780439199964
ASIN: 0439199964
Publication Date: April 1, 2002
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Nikolai is a boy who believes that if he can find the answers to his three questions, he will always know how to be a good person. His friends--a heron, a monkey, and a dog--try to help, but to no avail, so he asks Leo, the wise old turtle. "When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?" Leo doesn't answer directly, but by the end of Nikolai's visit, the boy has discovered the answers himself. Award-winning illustrator Jon J Muth's lovely watercolors are the most appealing aspect of this book about compassion and living in the moment. The simple Zen-based profundity of the boy's philosophical exploration may escape young readers, but they will enjoy the tale of a child who, in doing good deeds (for a panda and her baby, no less!), finds inner peace. Muth based his story on a short story of the same title by Leo Tolstoy. (Ages 5 to 9) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
What is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. So he goes to ask Leo, the wise turtle. When he arrives, the turtle is struggling to dig in his garden, and Nikolai rushes to help him. As he finishes work, a violent storm rolls in. Nikolai runs for Leo's cottage, but on his way, he hears cries for help from an injured panda. Nikolai brings her in from the cold, and then rushes back outside to rescue her baby too.
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 I question the message July 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a really cute book. But I have an issue with the idea that the most important person is whomever you happen to be with at the time. I think this love-the-one-you're-with philosophy causes problems in families and in society , and I think we need to foster in our children an ability to consider loved ones who aren't standing right next to us. When I go out with friends and my husband stays at home, he's still more important than the people I'm with. Remembering that helps to keep our marriage happy and healthy, and I would like my son to learn that sense of loyalty and commitment. So the "wise" answers at the end of this book don't ring true for me, and they don't represent a philosophy I want my son to adopt.
Beautiful Book - Good for any age June 23, 2008
This would make a great present for any age. If we all followed the advice in this book, the world would be a much better place. So simple, yet so complex at the same time. We loved it, and I will read it to my children once a week so they remember always.
Excellent learning experience. June 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a beautifully illustrated journey that explores life questions in a way that is magic for the reader of any age.
Wonderful story May 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My husband has recently started reading on the topic of Zen and Buddhism and wanted to expose our children to the practices as well. This is a wonderful story. Perhaps a little more than they can comprehend yet (ages 4 and 2) but a wonderful, beautiful story.
fantastic May 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great experience. Received the book very quickly and it was in great condition. This is one of my favorite children's books. I buy it for all my friends when they are expecing their first child.
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