Stone Soup

by Jess Stockham

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Classics, Fairy Tales, Kids, Folk Tales

24 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2006

Reviews

[Isabella Parkhurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! The author did a wonderful job of retelling the classic tale, with a twist. In this case, the twist is that the main characters are animals rather than people. I really enjoyed the colorful illustrations in this book and think it would be great for younger students. I love the teamwork and humor in this story. I also really appreciate how it was clearly written for kids, with minimal words but still enough to get the full story across. Super fun and cute read!

[Khansa Baig · Rating 4 out of 5]

This beautiful picture book retells the traditional story, complete with ‘flip-up’ flaps which encourage prediction, involvement and discussion. The accompanying CD means this is a good choice for a child who is not yet confident reading on their own.

[Trenea Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stone soup is a classic story, hilarious and engaging for children. The illustrations are great very colorful. This book would be perfect when wanting to read something silly that the children would enjoy.

[Mama Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the classic stone soup story told in what my kids like to call an "animal world" rather than a human world. I prefer this version for the younger ages (2-5) because it has fewer words than the other versions we've read and my kids love the flaps.

[Jacki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kiddo is obsessed with this book. I’ve read it so many times I’ve got it memorized. Characters have their own voices and backstories. Why does the cat throw in a whole tomato? Why don’t they chop it? We may never know their motivation.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely version. I have never read a teamwork version before. I only wish it had people rather than animals. 2yo loves it.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun Child's Play book with pop-ups to introduce the classic tale to preschoolers and early primary students.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s okay as an updated version of the classic tale, but using animals as characters isn’t a real benefit, and the flip-up flaps only feel like a flow disruption.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very cute version of this story. The art was lovely and the flip ups helped my kids feel involved.

[Stephanie Gregg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great retelling of a classic children's story. The pages and lift flaps are sturdy and have stood up well to multiple readers.

[Christine Calabrese · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found this book a bout confusing for my preschooler s to follow. The children didn't like it.

[Kym · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, I accidentally purchased this book for my daughter recently because her teacher did a Stone Soup lesson and the book she used was really cute. While on Amazon purchasing other books I saw this and relying on my memory I thought this was the book she used. It's not. But it's a cute one any way with rich illustrations(with some flip up flap) of cute, happy animals. It's a keeper but I've got to get her teachers version because it was better. However, my favorite version of this book is Jon Muth's. Would I use this book in class? Probably not because I like another version better as well as Jon Muth's. This book, however, would make my in class library as it follows the same traditional Stone Soup tale of wisdom and love.

[Kathryn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Little Cherub has a "thing" about stones, so I hunted at the library for books with a stone theme. Stone Soup is a well known story, but one I somehow managed to miss with the older girls. I think in the original tale the travellers who ask for food and are refused are soldiers, but in this young child's version the characters are all animals. The text is rather run-of-the-mill and the story a bit wordy for Cherub, but the lift-the-flap pictures are a big attraction and help to retain her interest until the end. Not a book I am tempted to buy, as once the appeal of the flaps wears off I doubt we would read it again.

[Blanca R.]

This book reflects the hunting food and tiredness of three soldiers who came back from a war. They ask food to different people. The people hide their food and not gave them any food. For this reason they came with the idea to make stone soup. This help people to cooperate with them with food. This book invite children to create sharing and cooperation with their peers.
Learning experience: The teacher can make a stone soup in the classroom. Ask each child to cooperate with their favorite vegetables and instruct them to bring them to the class.

[Lumi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books ever! I can't explain why, but this was one of those stories I wanted to hear all the time as a kid. If I had owned a copy of it, it would have become so dog-eared it would've disintegrated into nothing.

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a classic must read for parents with young children. i have read it to all my kids and Sammy seems to be the one who really adores it even more than the others. Now he wants me to make stone soup lol

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of those classics you always read in school. Overrated in my opinion but still a good book.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most incredibly, amazingly ingenuitive children's story. I'm still inspired by this one even as an adult. Brilliant.

[Katsumi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful story that has held up through the years. Teaches a good lesson - and has a magical quality that rivets the kids. Don't hesitate to get it.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every year I read this book to my class on the last day of school before Thanksgiving. We make our own stone soup and have a feast. The kids love it.

[Amber Lessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the fun illustrations, fun audio, and Christopher loved it. Can't wait to pick up more in this collection.

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

A great little story book for kids.

[Sasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome book lol