Stone Soup
Book description
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…
Why read it?
1 author picked Stone Soup as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This Caldecott-winning classic has been a favorite for generations for a reason. When I was a child, not only did my parents read it to me, but our local theatre company also performed the stage version of the story! The power and accessibility of this old French folklore still stand today.
While the story is about making an impossible-sounding soup, it’s really about sharing, caring, and community, and those themes never get old.
From Beth's list on picture books for families who love food.
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