{"product_id":"stone-soup-jon-j-muth-hardcover","title":"Stone Soup -- Jon J. Muth, Hardcover","description":"Award-winning artist Jon J Muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. Set in China in Muth's hauntingly beautiful watercolors.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThree 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jon J. Muth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scholastic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.31h x 10.32w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780439339094\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e68587 \/ Stone Soup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Children's Books of Distinction Awards - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Nautilus Award - Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2003 pg. 65\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/13\/2003 pg. 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2003 pg. 900\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2003 pg. 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2003 pg. 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2003 pg. 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2003 pg. 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2003 pg. 406 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMulticultural Review\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2003 pg. 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2003 pg. 406 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eZen Shorts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAddy's Cup of Sugar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStone Soup\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, which the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e called quietly life-changing. His books have been translated into more than 15 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing and chado, the way of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Play\u003c\/i\u003e by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: The Wake\u003c\/i\u003e, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on \u003ci\u003eHavoc \u0026amp; Wolverine: Meltdown\u003c\/i\u003e, J. M. DeMatteis on \u003ci\u003eMoonshadow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSilver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e, and with Stanislaw Lem on \u003ci\u003eThe Seventh Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eZen Shorts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAddy's Cup of Sugar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStone Soup\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, which the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e called quietly life-changing. His books have been translated into more than 15 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing and chado, the way of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Play\u003c\/i\u003e by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: The Wake\u003c\/i\u003e, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on \u003ci\u003eHavoc \u0026amp; Wolverine: Meltdown\u003c\/i\u003e, J. M. DeMatteis on \u003ci\u003eMoonshadow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSilver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e, and with Stanislaw Lem on \u003ci\u003eThe Seventh Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jon J. Muth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45753394462948,"sku":"9780439339094","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780439339094.jpg?v=1777477495","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/stone-soup-jon-j-muth-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}