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Stone Soup - by Ann McGovern (Paperback)

Name: Stone Soup - by Ann McGovern (Paperback)
Brand: Scholastic Paperbacks
SKU: 1003613311
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Highlights

A clever young man tricks an old woman into believing that soup can be made from a stone.
4-8 Years
7.42" x 7.37" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Readers

Description

About the Book

The tale of an old woman and a clever vagabound--curious enough to believe that he can make soup from a stone. Retold for beginning readers. IRA Children's Choice; Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.

Book Synopsis

A clever young man tricks an old woman into believing that soup can be made from a stone. As the pot of water boils with the stone in it, he urges her to add more and more ingredients until the soup is a feast "fit for a king."

About the Author

Ann McGovern has written over 35 children's books, including STONE SOUP; several books in the IF YOU LIVED... series; and SCRAM, KID! (Viking, 1974), which won the Horn Book Award. McGovern spent part of her career at Scholastic, where she created the SeeSaw Book Club. McGovern lives in New York City.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.42 Inches (H) x 7.37 Inches (W) x .1 Inches (D)

Weight: .17 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Readers

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Theme: Beginner

Format: Paperback

Author: Ann McGovern

Language: English

Street Date: September 1, 1986

TCIN: 1003613311

UPC: 9780590416023

Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-0567

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.1 inches length x 7.37 inches width x 7.42 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.17 pounds

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Q: Who is the author of the book?

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A: The book is written by Ann McGovern, an experienced children's author.
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Q: What type of book is this?

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A: This is a juvenile fiction book intended for beginner readers.
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Q: What is the main theme of the story?

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A: The story revolves around creativity and the idea that collaboration can turn simple things into something extraordinary.
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