Title: Stone Soup
Author: Marcia Brown
Illustrator: Marcia Brown
Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
Copyright: 1947

French soldiers trick peasants into making them a feast.

Comments:

This timeless tale is a must have for any classroom. An easy read with basic vocabulary makes this book easy to follow along with and children will even be able to predict what happens next. This will enable them to be able to retell the story themselves, enhancing the reading experience. The illustrations in this book are simple, but delightful. They only use a few colors, and lack detail but one can clearly still see the characters facial expressions and emotions. Portraying the importance of sharing, it is no wonder that this book has been handed down through generations.

Genre: RF (Realistic Fiction)
Age Range: 5 – 8

Award: Caldecott Honor Book