On their way home from war they stop at a village. But condition can be somewhat subjective what doesn't bother me (like tanning or foxing) might bother you so please contact me if you have any concerns with your purchase before leaving a review. The wars have ended and three soldiers find themselves walking in a strange country. About the Novel: The classic folk tale of three soldiers who feast on soup made from just water and stones. When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make a soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a. Almost all vintage books, hardcover and paperbacks are going to show signs of their age and usage that impact the condition. Please forgive me if I do! Always feel free to ask for more photos and/or ask questions if you would like further details before purchasing. I try very hard to capture any flaws or issues when I take the listing photos but on occasion I may miss something. This story, about three hungry soldiers who outwit the greedy inhabitants of a village into providing them with a feast, is based on an old French tale.

Stone Soup by Marcia Brown Caldecott Honor Book, hardcover with dust jacket, copyright 1947, ex-library copy.Ĭlever soldiers outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic, a Caldecott Honor book.įirst published in 1947, this picture book classic has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books.

Inside back cover has vestiges of glue left from a library pocket. Other than this, the rest of the book is in good shape.

PLEASE NOTE: pic #2 Shows a child's writing all over the inside of the front cover. Stone Soup is a Caldecott Honor Book by Marcia Brown and it is about how three soldiers help a French village know the true meaning of giving when they tell them about the mysterious stone soup. Stone Soup By Marcia Brown Caldecott Honor Book Old French Tale 1947 Copyright

Stone soup book by marcia brown