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Stone Soup (Aladdin Picture Books) Paperback – Picture Book, August 1, 1997
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Three soldiers come marching down the road towards a French village. The peasants, seeing them coming, suddenly become very busy, for soldiers are often hungry. All their food is hidden under mattresses or in barns. Then follows a battle of wits, with the soldiers equal to the occasion. Why, of course—even with no food, they can still make a wonderful soup! All they will need is three round stones. But to make a truly perfect stone soup, they will of course also need a carrot or two…a cabbage…and so it goes.
First published in 1947, Marcia Brown’s retelling of a French folktale is a picture book classic. Her lively art creates a festival of activity, of dancing and laughter, that young readers will want to experience again and again.
- Print length48 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measureAD550L
- Dimensions7.63 x 0.2 x 10 inches
- PublisherAladdin
- Publication dateAugust 1, 1997
- ISBN-109780689711039
- ISBN-13978-0689711039
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- ASIN : 0689711034
- Publisher : Aladdin; Reprint edition (August 1, 1997)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780689711039
- ISBN-13 : 978-0689711039
- Reading age : 3 - 8 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : AD550L
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.63 x 0.2 x 10 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #17,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #7 in English as a Second Language Instruction
- #353 in Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books)
- #428 in Children's Classics
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Customers find the story wonderful and timeless. They describe it as an easy, quick read for kids. The book offers good value and is in good condition. Readers appreciate how the story teaches about sharing and cooperation.
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Customers enjoy the story and illustrations. They find it timeless, teaching compassion and generosity. The narration captures the moral of the story well, making it a memorable evening.
"...The book, the game and cooking the meal together made for a truly memorable evening. A real winner!" Read more
"Kids seemed to like the story. I liked it because I wasn’t familiar with the story and wanted to know more about the topic...." Read more
"...THIS is the story I'm keeping for my nieces. The telling isn't too clever, or too silly, or too watered-down, or too grown-up...." Read more
"...does she thoroughly enjoy reading it, but she also takes the initiative to share a synopsis with the entire family afterward...." Read more
Customers find the book a great read for kids. They say it's an easy, quick read that kids love. The book is classic children's literature that is still relevant in today's world.
"Classic children's book. Every kid should have this. Good for kids 6, 7, 8 and up to adult." Read more
"Stone Soup is classic Children's Literature, still relevant in today's world. I read it when I was a child and still use it in my own classroom...." Read more
"Roger, my first grader enjoyed this tale. He said it was fun. Quick and easy read. He said it was read to him at theatre camp over spring break too." Read more
"A very quick read. This is a children's book. I suggest people of all ages and from all walks of life read it and keep the principles at heart...." Read more
Customers find the book a good value for money. They say it's in excellent condition and reasonably priced.
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Customers find the book a great way to teach kids about sharing and cooperation. It shows how people will share if coaxed. The story helps kids learn to give and help others.
"...This is a great story for teaching the power of working together, cooperation, kindness, and generosity...." Read more
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"...It encourages sharing as well. A great story for children and adults alike." Read more
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Customers appreciate the book's generosity. They find it fun and easy to read, with colorful illustrations. The story is about compassion, kindness, and cooperation. It's a celebration of how to turn distrust into trust and people.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024I purchased this book along with the Stone Soup memory game for a recent visit with the grandkids (ages 3, 5, and 8). We also made a batch of stone soup together for supper. The book, the game and cooking the meal together made for a truly memorable evening. A real winner!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024Great read aloud around holiday time!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024Kids seemed to like the story. I liked it because I wasn’t familiar with the story and wanted to know more about the topic. Now I know a couple of different tales but similar connotations.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024I decided to order my favorite childhood books. These beloved books were read to me by Captain Kangaroo. I also purchased several others he read to many of us. I realize now these were important stories and he knew it. Most of them were about giving and being kind to others. So in honor of him and introducing these memorable books, I purchased the Originally illustrated choices. Some are not very fancy or colorful, but they mean the world to me.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024Childhood favorite,nice quality paper quality.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024Classic children's book. Every kid should have this. Good for kids 6, 7, 8 and up to adult.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2010I have burned through three different editions of Stone Soup, not liking each one (one had ugly weird illustrations, one was too sappy and rhyming, one was too modern and snotty) until I decided to try out the classic, Caldecott Honor version.
WHAT a change. THESE are the classic illustrations most of us grew up with. THESE are the soldiers and the peasants we read about. THIS is the story I'm keeping for my nieces. The telling isn't too clever, or too silly, or too watered-down, or too grown-up. The illustrations are neither too slick or too consciously old-fashioned. (Sheesh, I feel like I'm reviewing Goldilocks here!) I love it, love it, love it!
Please remember that this is a bit of a lengthy book for the smaller kids.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024As a preschool teacher I used this and items we had in class to teacher community and sharing in one lesson
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Renata MezzogoriReviewed in Brazil on June 28, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Livro de infância favorito
Livro de infância favorito do meu marido. Encontrei o título facilmente na Amazon e a entrega foi bem rápida.
Meu marido ficou muito emocionado com o presente e guarda com muito carinho.
A história do livro é linda e tem uma preciosa lição.
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R AReviewed in Canada on April 20, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Très beau livre bon état
Lecture pour ma fille
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Céline D.Reviewed in France on December 8, 2022
3.0 out of 5 stars Pour offrir
Le livre n’est pas pour moi, c’est pour un cadeau.
Il est malheureusement arrivé abîmé. Un produit gras et humide a taché toutes les pages du livre…
Le colis était intact donc il a été abîmé avant d’être mis dans le colis.
- NastyReaderReviewed in India on November 26, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Gift for Children !!!
Best gift for children aged 6 and above as these children can read and like books with colourful images.
The lesson will have huge impact on children.
- LizReviewed in Mexico on May 16, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
My son wasn't to into this book just by the cover, but once read the story he enjoyed it very much.
Came in very quickly and in great condition.