The Real Story of Stone Soup
by Compestine, Ying Chang (Author)Format: Picture Book
Pub. Date: 2007-01-18
Publisher(s): Dutton Juvenile
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Summary
A stingy fisherman always makes his three young helpers do all his work. One day he scolds the lazy boys” for forgetting to provide lunch. Don’t worry,” they say. We can make stone soup.” The boys dig a hole and fill it with water and flavored” stones. They trick the fisherman into making bowls and chopsticks, and fetching salt and sesame oil. While he’s busy, they stir in bird eggs, add wild vegetables, and slip fish into the soup. By the time the old man returns, they have a feast fit for a king. To this day, Egg Drop Stone Soup” is a traditional dish in southeast China. A recipe is included.
Author Biography
Ying Chang Compestine grew up in China and is the author of several cookbooks for adults and children-'s books based on Chinese traditions. She lives in California.
St+¬phane Jorisch is the illustrator of several books for children. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.
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