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32 pp.
| LittleFolk
| January, 1998
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TradeISBN 0-87483-498-8
(4)
K-3
By proposing to make a "magical soup" from a single stone, two poor travelers induce the tightfisted inhabitants of a prosperous village to contribute all the ingredients for a delectable stew. The illustrations present a multicultural and an attractive array of characters. However, with its repeated reminders about caring and sharing, this is a rather didactic version of the familiar tale. Recipe included.