Stone Soup

The perennial favorite, read to a generation of children by Captain Kangaroo, the story of three soldiers who manage to cook up a fine soup by cajoling thenecessary ingredients from a village of wary French peasants. Caldecott HonorBook; ALA Notable Children's Book. Three-color illustrations.

About the author

Marcia Brown (1918–2015), one of the most honored illustrators in children’s literature, was a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award (formerly known as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) for the body of her work. She lived in Laguna Hills, California.Marcia Brown (1918–2015), one of the most honored illustrators in children’s literature, was a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award (formerly known as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) for the body of her work. She lived in Laguna Hills, California.

Summary

Clever soldiers outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic, a Caldecott Honor book.

First published in 1947, this picture book classic has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books. This story, about three hungry soldiers who outwit the greedy inhabitants of a village into providing them with a feast, is based on an old French tale.

Product details

• Authors: Marcia Brown, Brown Marcia, National Geographic Learning
• Assisted by: Marcia Brown (Illustration), Brown Marcia (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.1997
• EAN: 9780689711039
• ISBN: 978-0-689-71103-9
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 194 mm x 254 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 136 g
• Illustrations: f-c
• Series: Aladdin Picture Books; Aladdin Picture Books
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / General, General fiction (Children's / Teenage)