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.
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.