A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

* “A stunning, tender testament to the idea that small acts of kindness, one by one, make a huge impact.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* “The resolution ‘each time you do something good, you save the world a little bit,’ is inspiring.” — Booklist, starred review

* “…An intriguing, intimate-feeling peek into the pandas’ household…they show respect for each other, their surroundings, and all living beings, in an effort to take care of the world and each other.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

Today feels full of opportunities! “What would you like to do?” Stillwater asks Koo.

“Something important! Fix all the things that are wrong! Let us save the world,” says Koo (who always speaks in haiku).

But this is a very big idea for a little panda.

During the course of the day, Koo discovers that it’s the little acts of kindness that all add up to help make the world a better place.

In a story brimming with love and light, Jon J Muth shows how we can all heal the world a little bit at a time — just the right message for now, and for always!

Jon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth’s many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book Zen Shorts, Addy’s Cup of Sugar, Stone Soup, and The Three Questions, which the New York Times Book Review called "quietly life-changing." His books have been translated into more than 15 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing and chado, "the way of tea."

Muth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, The Mystery Play by Grant Morrison. He’s partnered with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman: The Wake, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on Havoc & Wolverine: Meltdown, J. M. DeMatteis on Moonshadow and Silver Surfer, and with Stanislaw Lem on The Seventh Voyage which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children.