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Stone soup

Stone soup

by Jon J. Muth

2003picture book for childrenFolklorechildren's storiesFolklore, franceChildren's fiction
4.3
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About this book

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! (amazon). The story tell us that giving is happiness and sharing makes us all richer..

Themes & subjects

picture book for childrenFolklorechildren's storiesFolklore, franceChildren's fictionSharing, fiction
First published 2003

Setting

China

About the author

Jon J. Muth
Jon J. Muth

Author

Jon J. Muth

First published

2003

Editions

6

Languages

English, Chinese

Publisher

Scholastic

ISBN

9780545337588

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