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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 telling how they outwit... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Stone Soup: Soliders
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“Never had there been such a feast! Never had the local peasants tasted such soup.”
First Sentence edit
Three soldiers trudged down a road in a strange country.
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1948 of 235 in Caldecott Honor. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Rain Drop Splash, and followed by Fish in the Air.
This is book 208 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Pippi Longstocking, and followed by The Dolls' House.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Marcia Brown (Author)
- Marcia Brown (Illustrator)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1947
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 48
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1947
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 48
Awards edit
- Caldecott Honor (1948)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 398.2094402
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths › Stories
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths › European
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( B ) › Brown, Marcia
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8 › Picture Books
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Classics by Age
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