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K-3
Illustrated by
Janet Stevens.
Jack Rabbit fools the animals of Two Circle Ranch into supplying him with the makings of a wonderful stew. This well-written Texas-style variation on the "Stone Soup" story might have been more successful in a picture book format. The bold, crayon-pastel drawings completely overshadow the text blocks, making the book difficult for new readers.