Stone Soup
Stone Soup by Jon J Muth is a beautifully illustrated retelling of a classic tale, published by Scholastic Inc. in 2003. This first edition features 32 pages of Muth’s hauntingly beautiful watercolors, which enhance the story of a selfish community that learns the value of collaboration through the clever suggestions of three strangers. Set against the backdrop of a war-torn village in China, the narrative unfolds as the villagers, initially embittered and suspicious, are gradually drawn into the idea of creating a delicious soup from stones.
Readers will discover how the strangers inspire the villagers to contribute their own ingredients, transforming their initial reluctance into a communal feast. This story explores themes of social cooperation and the virtues of sharing, making it a poignant addition to the genres of juvenile fiction and folklore. Muth’s unique artistic style and fresh twist on this beloved tale invite readers to reflect on the strength found in unity and the importance of community values.
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Award-winning artist Jon J Muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. Set in China in Muth’s hauntingly beautiful watercolors.
Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until– together, they have made a feast fit for a king! In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, Muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his own fresh twist.
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