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Fandango Stew
Chile's good, so is barbecue, but nothing's finer than FANDANGO STEW!
No money? No problem! In this sunny, funny western-style take on the famous folktale “Stone Soup,” two penniless but wily vaqueros (cowboys) trick a whole town into cooking a giant pot of stew for everyone to share.
David Davis's deliciously colorful language and Ben Galbraith's delightful illustrations ma...more
No money? No problem! In this sunny, funny western-style take on the famous folktale “Stone Soup,” two penniless but wily vaqueros (cowboys) trick a whole town into cooking a giant pot of stew for everyone to share.
David Davis's deliciously colorful language and Ben Galbraith's delightful illustrations ma...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
February 1st 2011
by Sterling
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In this Wild West retelling of the classic Stone Soup story, Slim and his grandson, Luis, gallop into the town of Skinflint so hungry they could “eat a boiled leather boot.” Too bad neither of them has any money, which means its fandango stew for supper. The sheriff tries to run them out of town, but Slim and Luis hold up a small fandango bean and tell the townspeople of the wonders of fandango stew:
“Chili’s good, so is barbecue, but nothing’s finer than FANDANGO STEW!”
Soon the banker is bringin...more
“Chili’s good, so is barbecue, but nothing’s finer than FANDANGO STEW!”
Soon the banker is bringin...more
A wild west version of Stone Soup, this book will have you singing the praises of Fandago Stew too. Luis and his grandfather, Slim, come to the town of Skinflint with their stomachs already rumbling with hunger. But they also have a plan, Fandango Stew. Unfortunately, the local sheriff is not happy to have them in town and tries to run them out. But he agrees that Luis and Slim can boil water and throw in their bean. Slim and Luis break into song “Chili’s good, so is barbecue, but nothing’s fine...more
This is a funny retelling of "Stone Soup" set in the wild west. Although the illustrations are small and detailed, this is a great story time read for the text which contains phrases like, "The hard-working citizens of Skinflint don't feed saddle tramps" and "What's that ruckus going on out there?" The text is also sprinkled with words like "cowpoke", "shucks" and "Make tracks." Although I never did find a great tune to use for the repeated chorus "Chili's good, so is barbecue, but nothing's fin...more
Here's a southwestern twist on "Stone Soup." The sheriff of the dusty town of Skinflint warns Luis and his grandfather to move on through the town and not stop to hustle food. But the savvy grandfather boasts of a wonderful fandango stew which he and his grandson wish to prepare for the citizens. One at a time, the citizens donate items to the stew, until the end result is a wonder. Not even the sheriff realizes that Luis and his grandfather have tricked the citizens of Skinflint.
There are Spani...more
There are Spani...more
I enjoyed this book. I would read this to my future class, either early on in the year or at a time of disconnect. I like the stories with the overall ending message of cooperation and camaraderie. This book reminded me of home. In my col-de-sac, there are 7 families that function as one big family. We are often all having huge meals together outside and in each other's homes, helping with home improvement projects, and all the kids get along. We are a tightly knit group that helps each other ou...more
"Chili's good, so's barbeque, but nothing's FINER than Fandango Stew!" In this western retelling of Stone Soup, Luis and his grandpa, Slim, ride into the town of Skinflint needing a meal. Met immediately by the Sheriff, they begin to spin their yarn about the fabulous Fandango Stew and soon all the citizens of Skinflint are adding their ingredients to the mix. After a fiesta for the whole town, Luis and Slim ride into the sunrise the next morning leaving their message behind: "Any bean makes a f...more
Dan Davis writes a delightful story with Ben Galbrith providing the wonderful artwork in the story titled "Fandango Stew." A boy named Luis and his grandpa slim arrive in a town named Skinflint with only one fandango bean in their pocket and a their stomachs growling with hunger. Somehow they need to convince the the town folks to come together and rustle up some groceries to help make a great Fandango Stew. A great story about sharing and making something out of almost nothing.
If you are looking for a fantastic variant on the Stone Soup theme this is the title for you. Pair this with Jon J Muth's beautifully illustrated version, the 1947 Caldecott title by Marcia Brown, Bone Soup by Cambria Evans, The real story of Stone Soup by Ying Chang Compestine or perhaps Cactus Soup by Eric Kimmel.
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This book is a Wild West version of Stone Soup. It has quirky fun language and uses some Spanish language as well. It shows community coming together as well as people coming together. Together with kindness and generosity, they bring forward the necessary components to create what they desire.
An excellent retelling of Stone Stoup. Teachers, you MUST use this in your classroom. It has all the elements of a great fractured fairytale: it follows the structure of the original, it is funny, the illustrations are excellent, and it begs to be read aloud.
I do enjoy books with a sing song text. I also enjoy books where I can use a southern accent. This will make for a fun story time. The story is just interesting enough that kids will enjoy it when I read it aloud.
This a wild west based stone super story. But the story and the pictures are delightful. My year old son and 2.5 year daughter both enjoy having it read to them. A family hit. Adorable.
This is great. It's a fun western retelling of Stone Soup. My 6-year-old son has had me read it about 4 nights in a row and he and my 3-year-old like to sing the chorus with me.
I really liked this Southwestern-spiced spin on the Stone Soup tale. The story flows well and would make an excellent addition to a fractured-fairy tale or Southwest story time.
A retelling ofStone Soup set in the wild, wild west. This will be a good one for those variations on fairy tales and folk tales units.
Luis and his grandfather, Slim show a town how sharing and working together can transform a bean into a meal for many.
Texan twist on Stone Soup. Great read-aloud for elementary kids, especially to compare and contrast with other versions.
Of the two cowboy ones I read today I liked this one the best.
It's a western retelling of Stone Soup.
And it is just begging to be read aloud.
It's a western retelling of Stone Soup.
And it is just begging to be read aloud.
Wild West version of stone soup. Fun drawings, yet one page's perspective is off and it looks like the figures are walking on the roof or sky. Wish the little refrain was more rhythmic.
This Texas style version of Stone Soup captured my 4 year old. It uses fun western language and catchy visuals.
Old West version of stone soup. Colorful, textured illustrations.
themes: community, food
themes: community, food
Great story with beautiful illustrations. Fun to read aloud and sing the Fandango song!
Add this to your collection of riffs on "Stone Soup"--it IS delicious.
This was a colourful book with old western slang. I loved it.
Southwest styled Stone Soup, with cowboys in the Wild West.
A great re-telling of stone soup!
Stone soup with a southwestern twist.
Yet one more way to re-tell Stone Soup.
fun new version of Stone Soup
Fun read!
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David Davis, known for his keen sense of humor and lyrical style, has written several titles in Pelican's Night Before Christmas Series, including Redneck Night Before Christmas, Trucker's Night Before Christmas, and Nurse's Night Before Christmas. His books Ten Redneck Babies and Jazz Cats were both named to the Children's Choice Top 100 List. A finalist for the Texas Golden Spur Award, Jazz Cats...more
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