Stone Soup (Aladdin Picture Books)
by By Brown, Marcia
Category: Juvenile Fiction , Legends, Myths, Fables , General

Clever soldiers outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic, a Caldecott Honor book.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.