Stone Soup
Stone Soup by Marcia Brown is a cherished classic first published in 1947 by Charles Scribner’s Sons. This edition features remastered artwork to celebrate its 75th anniversary and consists of 48 pages in English. The story follows three clever soldiers who arrive at a French village, where the townspeople, fearing their hunger, hide their food. The soldiers engage in a battle of wits, demonstrating how they can create a delicious soup using just three round stones and a bit of cooperation from the villagers.
Readers will find a delightful retelling of a French folktale that emphasizes themes of resourcefulness and community. As the soldiers cleverly coax the townspeople into contributing ingredients, the narrative unfolds with lively illustrations that capture the joy and festivity of the moment. This picture book invites young readers to explore the importance of sharing and collaboration, making it a timeless addition to any children’s fiction collection.
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A Caldecott Honor Book with remastered artwork for its 75th anniversary! Clever soldiers outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic.
Three soldiers come marching down the road towards a French village. The peasants, seeing them coming, suddenly become very busy, for soldiers are often hungry. All their food is hidden under mattresses or in barns. Then follows a battle of wits, with the soldiers equal to the occasion. Why, of course—even with no food, they can still make a wonderful soup! All they will need is three round stones. But to make a truly perfect stone soup, they will of course also need a carrot or two…a cabbage…and so it goes.
First published in 1947, Marcia Brown’s retelling of a French folktale is a picture book classic. Her lively art creates a festival of activity, of dancing and laughter, that young readers will want to experience again and again.
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