![]() ![]() The villagers become so involved with the making of the soup that by the time all is said and done, they have made a meal that is “fitting for a king”. They tell the town’s people they will be happy to share with them but it would be so much nicer if they had this ingredient or that. ![]() They start by putting stones into a large pot of water. The cunning soldiers realize that there is more than one way to skin a cat. ![]() However, the very resourceful soldiers do not let a few greedy townies keep them from a much deserved meal that is "fit for a king". As the weary, war-torn villagers see them approaching, they make a concerted effort to conceal all of their food by hiding it in the most unlikely places. Through wonderful literation and well placed illustrations Marcia Brown has taken the old fable, "Stone Soup" and turned into a feast for all to enjoy! The story begins with three very hungry soldiers marching home from war. ![]()
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