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.
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.

Product details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press; First Edition (March 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 043933909X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439339094
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 7 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 560L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches