Stone Soup

Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until-- together, they have made a feast fit for a king! In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, Muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his own fresh twist.

Jon J Muth's previous picture books have met with widespread acclaim. The Three Questions, which is based on a story by Leo Tolstoy, has been embraced by readers of all ages. It received two starred reviews, and The New York Times Book Review called it "quietly life-changing." Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse also received two starred reviews and a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Gershon's Monster by Eric Kimmel, which received three starred reviews, was an ALA Notable Children's Book and a winner of the Sydney Taylor Award. Jon has also written and illustrated award-winning comic books that have been published in both Japan and the United States, and his fine artwork has been the subject of two books: Koan and Vanitas: Paintings, Drawings, and Ideas.