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published
1993
(first published 2005)
by Live Oak Media
binding
Paperback
literary awards
Caldecott Honor, 1948
isbn
0874992788
(isbn13: 9780874992786)
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Three soldiers use their wits to feed their hungry stomachs.
This book is very clever. The illustrations are made up of only black, white, and red. They appear to be popping off the pages. There are some important lessons taught in this book. Children learn that being clever and using your brain to solve a problem is greatly rewarded. The value of sharing and giving to others in need are also expressed in this story. Overall, children will learn that when they give to others and share, like...more
This book is very clever. The illustrations are made up of only black, white, and red. They appear to be popping off the pages. There are some important lessons taught in this book. Children learn that being clever and using your brain to solve a problem is greatly rewarded. The value of sharing and giving to others in need are also expressed in this story. Overall, children will learn that when they give to others and share, like...more
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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Read in July, 2008
I grew up with a different version of this story and I must say that I liked my version better. This story seemed unrealistic, I didn’t like how the villagers acted and how quick they were swayed from their opinions. The illustrations were okay, but this isn’t a book that I’m recommending anytime soon.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.c...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.c...
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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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This is an excellent book that talks about working together in order to accomplish something. Three soldiers are very hungry and obtain the help from the village people on their way to making soup.
Reading Level- Transitional
Curricular uses- Read aloud
Social Issues- Enforces the idea of teamwork and what it can do when being used. Encourages children to work together.
Reading Level- Transitional
Curricular uses- Read aloud
Social Issues- Enforces the idea of teamwork and what it can do when being used. Encourages children to work together.
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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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Great kids book about what can be gained by letting go of paranoia and defensiveness in favor of cooperation and giving to others.
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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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Read in January, 1966
This is the edition I grew up with, and I enjoyed buying and sharing it with my older nephews.
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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:
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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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