Stone Soup [hc]
Retold and illustrated by Jon J. Muth
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. 32 pages
"Jon Muth's handsomely re-imagined traditional folktale (Scholastic, 2003) about building trust and community is set in a small Chinese village.... A worthy addition to children's collections." -School Library Journal (Preschool-Grade 3)
March 1, 2003
AR Level=3.6; Lexile Level=560
