Stone Soup

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.

Author: Jon J. Muth
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 03/01/2003
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 9.31h x 10.32w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9780439339094
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 68587 / Stone Soup


Award: Children's Books of Distinction Awards - Winner
Award: Nautilus Award - Finalist
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2003 pg. 65
Publishers Weekly 01/13/2003 pg. 60
Booklist 01/01/2003 pg. 900
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2003 pg. 221
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2003 pg. 282
School Library Journal 03/01/2003 pg. 222
BookPage 05/01/2003 pg. 29
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 406 - Superior,Well Above Average
Multicultural Review 12/01/2003 pg. 89
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 406 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Jon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book Zen Shorts, Addy's Cup of Sugar, Stone Soup, and The Three Questions, which the New York Times Book Review called "quietly life-changing." His books have been translated into more than 23 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing, and chado, "the way of tea." Muth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, The Mystery Play by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman: The Wake, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on Havoc & Wolverine: Meltdown, J. M. DeMatteis on Moonshadow and Silver Surfer, and with Stanislaw Lem on The Seventh Voyage which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children.