This raises questions such as “What is the value of material things and what is their role in our lives?” What do we value most? What do we value least? Are the most valuable things in our lives material? Uncle Ry does not place value in material things but instead in people and interaction with them. Instead of feeling sorry for himself with nothing left to wear, Uncle Ry feels remorse for not being able to give away something as beautiful as the moon. Instead of disturbing the robber, he welcomes him into his home and gives him his only robe as a gift. When Stillwater shares the story of “Uncle Ry and the Moon,” he parallels the idea of unselfish giving with the tale of a simple man who was one day visited by a robber. Stillwater teaches each child lessons through stories that help them handle the events in their lives. Zen Shorts is the story of how Stillwater the panda becomes friends with three kids named Addy, Michael, and Karl. Read aloud video by Fun2Read Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion Stillwater teaches each child lessons through stories that help them handle the events and emotions in their lives. Zen Shorts is the story of how Stillwater the panda becomes friends with three kids Addy, Michael, and Karl. Questions for Philosophical Discussion » Summary A series of tales exploring friendship, luck, generosity and anger.
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