Author: Jon J Muth

Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Synopsis: 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!

Debrief Questions:

• Why did the villagers have trouble sharing in the beginning of the story? Can you describe a time when you had trouble sharing?
• What was the point of making Stone Soup?
• Why were the villagers happier at the end of the story?
• When is a time that you have enjoyed working with others?