Stone Soup -- Jon J. Muth

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.<p></p>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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Jon J. Muth<br><b>Publisher:</b> Scholastic Press<br><b>Published:</b> 03/01/2003<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.90lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.31h x 10.32w x 0.47d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780439339094<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.6<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>68587 / Stone Soup<br><br><b>Award:</b> NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Children's Books of Distinction Awards - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Nautilus Award - Finalist<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Review - Children</i> 01/01/2003 pg. 65<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 01/13/2003 pg. 60<br><i>Booklist</i> 01/01/2003 pg. 900<br><i>Horn Book Magaz