![]() ![]() But the most important thing of all is that the sugar must be from a home where death is a stranger.’” “‘Fill this cup with sugar and bring it to me so we can mix it into the right medicine. The giant panda has been gaining young fans for fifteen years now. This is the latest of Muth’s books to feature the popular Stillwater character. I’ve never encountered a better approach to this emotional issue than the one taken in ADDY’S CUP OF SUGAR. Muth has written and illustrated one of the best and most beautiful books on loss and death that I’ve ever seen. Or maybe a teacher or staff member at school lost a friend or loved one. The year that they knew someone who died, or perhaps a friend or relative knew someone. Kids living through these days will, for the rest of their lives, recall the year that school was online or nonexistent. Addy ran to find him.”ĭeath is a topic facing today’s children. He would know how to bring Trumpet back again. Then Addy remembered her friend Stillwater. When Trumpet was with her, the world was brighter and warmer.īut one day, shortly after they moved into their new neighborhood, it happened.Īddy was very sad. Trumpet sat on the covers and wouldn’t move until Addy got out of bed. When he was very young, his meow sounded like the tooting of a tiny brass horn. “Addy and her pet kitten were best friends. If it’s peace you find in dying, well, then let the time be near” “I’m not scared of dying and I don’t really care ![]() Richie’s Picks: ADDY’S CUP OF SUGAR by Jon J. And it celebrates the fragile and sacred moments we all share with those we love. Muth's stunning interpretation of this Buddhist tale is infused with light and compassion. How Addy comes to understand how this special medicine works makes for a reassuring story of consolation and healing. For there isn't a person who has not felt the pain of loss. And when she returns home, Stillwater asks for her cup of sugar. But there is one condition: it can only come from the home of someone who has never been touched by loss.Īddy goes from house to house. To do this, she must go to everyone in the neighborhood and collect a cup sugar. Stillwater tells Addy she will need to find a special medicine. She is sure he will know how to bring Trumpet back to life. But when Trumpet is hit by a car, Addy seeks her wise friend, Stillwater. Jon J Muth's enlightening new picture book is based on an ancient Buddhist legend, and features Stillwater the Panda from Jon's Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times Bestselling book, Zen Shorts.Īddy has moved to a new neighborhood with her beloved kitten, Trumpet. ![]()
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