num_pages: 48
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 soldiers who outwit the greedy inhabitants of a village into providing them with a feast, is based on an old French tale.
language: English
title: Stone Soup
titlecomplete: Stone Soup
genres: Classics, Fairy Tales, Kids, Picture Books, Childrens, Folk Tales, Juvenile, Food, Folklore, Fiction
ratings_count: 45447
awards: awardedAt: -694281600000
name: Caldecott Medal
publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks