# The Three Questions - Hardcover

by **Jon J. Muth** (Author), **Jon J. Muth** (Illustrator)

With his stunning watercolors -- and text that resounds with universal truths, award-winning artist Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Tolstoy into a timeless fable for young readers.

A perfect gift for graduation--or any occasion--by a Caldecott Honor Book Artist!"Quietly life changing..." --_The New York Times_Young Nikolai is searching for the answers to his three questions: When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?But it is his own response to a stranger's cry for help that leads him directly to the answers he is looking for. This profound and inspiring book is about compassion and being engaged in each moment. With his stunning watercolors -- and text that resounds with universal truths, Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Leo Tolstoy into a timeless fable for readers of every age!

### Front Jacket

When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?

When young Nikolai seeks counsel from Leo, the wise old turtle who lives in the mountains, he is sure Leo will know the answers to his three questions

### Author Biography

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 23 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.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.9 x 12.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 01, 2002

**Award:** Bookseller's Choice (2003)

**Award:** Book Sense Book of the Year Award (2003)

**Award:** Nautilus Award (2003)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Three Questions: Based on a Story by Leo Tolstoy

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.4

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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