In this follow-up to Anzu the Great Kaiju, created by Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum, we follow sweet and well-intentioned Anzu as he learns a valuable lesson about patience and empathy in the face of sadnessāperfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened.
Anzu the Kaiju loves to tend to his bonsai. Whenever he feels overwhelmed or unsettled, it helps him pause and reminds him to just . . . breathe.
One day, when Anzu hears crying in the distance, heās eager to help! The flower-power that makes his bonsai bloom has a way of making others smile.
But when Anzuās flowers seem to lose their power, hurting more than they help, heās not sure where to turnāuntil he remembers some valuable lessons he learned from his bonsai tree.
In Anzu the Great Listener, creator and Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum illustrates the importance of patience, empathy, and above all, taking the time to listen.
Benson Shum is a children's book author and illustrator. He is also an animator at the Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he was a part of such films as Encanto, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Moana. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Benson now lives in sunny southern California.
Hardcover | 40 pages | 21.59 x 27.94cm
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