Synopses & Reviews
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. Dont 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 hes 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.
Review
“A natural choice for folktale units.”
—Booklist “Jorisch’s bright watercolors cleverly extend the story, which, with dashes of humor and delightful classroom extensions, should satisfy kids and teachers alike.”—Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
When a crew of Chinese fishermen forget to bring cooking utensils with them, they find creative ways to make do with what they have and what they can find.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
When the fisherman yells at them for not making his lunch, the three helpers convince him that they will make a delicious soup out of the stones, thus while their mean boss is off getting bowls and chopsticks, the three helpers secretly slip vegetables and fish into the broth in order to make a tasty treat for all!
About the Author
Ying Chang Compestine grew up in China and is the author of several cookbooks for adults and childrens books based on Chinese traditions. She lives in California.
Stéphane Jorisch is the illustrator of several books for children. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.