Stone Soup (Stories to Go!)
by Marcia Brownpublished
January 6th 2005
by Aladdin
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binding
Paperback, 48 pages
literary awards
Caldecott Honor, 1948
isbn
0689878362
(isbn13: 9780689878367)
description
First published in 1947, this classic picture book has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books. The story, about three hungry s...more
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Read in January, 2008
I read this book to my boys (ages 8 and 10) again the other night. They talked about how much they liked it, what a great book it is, etc. It's been a few years since we last read it, but it obviously had made an impression on them (as it does to so many of us) since they recalled it so clearly.
They chuckled over it and talked about what a great trick the soldiers played on the villagers, which led to a discussion about war and famine and generosity.
It was fun to revisit this.
They chuckled over it and talked about what a great trick the soldiers played on the villagers, which led to a discussion about war and famine and generosity.
It was fun to revisit this.
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A great parable that transcends a trick played by the soldiers. A story of openess to others and sharing one's own talents. Ultimately, showing how we are all needed to give of ourself to make the world go around.
We are a part of each others lives and each others survival. In the long run, who really made out best. The story really is enlightening.
Another great book I like to give out as a gift.
We are a part of each others lives and each others survival. In the long run, who really made out best. The story really is enlightening.
Another great book I like to give out as a gift.
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I remember always liking this book which surprises me since the color pallet is brown, orange, and white. The story is based on an old folk tale and has a nice message. The message that I get is that no matter how much scarcity I feel, there will always be enough so long as I share with my community.
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I love the tale of the villagers who make soup using nothing but a stone... and some water.... and a couple carrots.... and a stalk of celery....etc.... I often think of it when I'm making "throw everything in there" stew or casserole. I'm making dinner out of nothing at all!
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This would be a fun book to read to K-3rd grade and teach the importance of sharing and how by sharing we can make something delicious! We read this book in our fine arts class and created a drama out of it, this is an easy book to allow children to act out.
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Read in September, 2008
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Ms. Mapprecommends it for: teachers
Timeless enjoyable story. Encourages sharing with a little bit of trickiness added in. Lots of projects could be added with this book (making stone soup, adding drama, and much more). Great read!
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I read this book in the fourth grade I think. I still remember it. Once in a while it pops into my head. I will make a point of reading it to my daughter when she is old enough!
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Read in May, 2007
This is one of my favorite children's book with such an amazing message to talk about with your kids!
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Read in January, 1987
recommends it for:
Selfish people
Give a man a fish, feed him for a day
Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.
Enough said
Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.
Enough said
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An old favorite about soldiers that trick a village into helping them. Fairly clever, I think.
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Read in January, 1973
I was read this story at library time as a little kid. I thought it was so cool.
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If you grew up watching Captain Kangaroo, you grew up reading this book, too!
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Read in February, 2008
recommends it for:
kids
My five year old enjoyed this as much as I remember enjoying it!
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Read in January, 1981
recommends it for:
youngsters
Mmmmmmmmm. Stones are yummy.
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Read in January, 1985
recommended to Lafcadio by:
Mrs. Hay
The more, the merrier.
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