Kids Book Read Aloud: Stone Soup by Marcia Brown

Do you know how to make Stone Soup? Follow along to find out how three cleaver soldiers were able to fill their hungry bellies with this tale!

If you've found a new favorite I encourage you to get a copy of your own, either through purchase or from the library, to read with your favorite people again and again! Additionally, if you're looking to enhance the reading material, be sure to check out the Five Bookroot Readings suggested questions below.

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Bookroot Readings suggested questions to help dive into this book.

1. The story begins with three hungry soldiers and a village full of unwilling to share inhabitance. Why do you think the villages had this stance?

2. We know this book takes place during or immediately after a war, do you think that could have affected the villagers welcoming attitude toward the soldiers?

3. Are the soldiers sneaky or clever? or both? Why?

4. This story shows that giving to others usually brings its own rewards. What did the villagers gain from sharing their food? What did the soldiers gain?

5. Would it be fun to organize your own stone soup feast? Gather your favorite people and share your best - creating memories of sharing, caring, fun, and yum!

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