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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1947 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Stone Soup
Written & illustrated by Marcia Brown
Part of the Aladdin Picture Books series
Three soldiers arrive in a village and trick the peasants into sharing their food by making a meal out of stones.
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46 pages· 1,074 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Three clever soldiers arrive in a village where the townspeople hide their food. With only stones, they concoct a plan to make soup, convincing the villagers to contribute ingredients. As the pot simmers, the soldiers' cunning turns scarcity into a feast, revealing the power of wit and cooperation. What will the villagers learn from this unexpected meal?
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 46
- Words
- 1,074
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD550L
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