Skip to Main Content

Stone Soup

Classroom Edition

Illustrated by Marcia Brown
See More Retailers

About The Book

Marcia Brown’s Caldecott Honor–winning, classic picture book—now available in an oversized classroom edition!

When three hungry soldiers come marching down the road toward a small village, they are dismayed to see that the unhappy townspeople have hidden away all the food. There’s nothing left for the soldiers but stones, and in the battle of wits that follows, the soldiers must not only outsmart the villagers for a bite to eat, but also impart an important lesson.

The dancing, the laughter, the feast, and the vibrant, detailed illustrations ensure that children will return to this timeless story again and again.

About The Author

Marcia Brown (1918–2015), one of the most honored illustrators in children’s literature, was a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award (formerly known as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) for the body of her work. She lived in Laguna Hills, California.

About The Illustrator

Marcia Brown (1918–2015), one of the most honored illustrators in children’s literature, was a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award (formerly known as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) for the body of her work. She lived in Laguna Hills, California.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (June 30, 2020)
  • Length: 48 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534457126
  • Ages: 4 - 8

Browse Related Books

Awards and Honors

  • Caldecott Honor Book
  • ALA Notable Children's Books

Resources and Downloads

High Resolution Images

More books from this author: Marcia Brown