Stone Soup
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1971 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Stone Soup

Written by Ann McGovern

A mysterious soup made from stones unites a town.

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32 pages· 938 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 480L
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In a quaint village, a clever traveler claims he can make soup from a stone. As curious townsfolk gather, each contributes an ingredient, transforming the simple stone into a hearty feast. What begins as a trick becomes a lesson in community and sharing. Can one man's ingenuity bring a town together over a pot of soup?

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
938
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about hungerBooks about storytellingBooks about foodBooks about hospitality
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
83089
Publication
Published
September 1, 1986
First published
February 1, 1971
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780812422795

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