Stone soup is a traditional tale with many different versions. As three monks travel along a mountain road, they encounter villagers ravaged by harsh times. Jun 09, 2011 stone soup by jon j muth illustrates beautifully what can happen when people work together. Students read a version of stone soup and discuss the characters, setting and authors purpose. Its been retold many times, notably by marcia brown, ann mcgovern and jon j. In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his.
They make a stone soup placemat, read a second version of. Wash a stone large enough that it will not get lost in the soup pot. This is a bundle of powerpoint reading lessons for the story stone soup, retold by jon j. These stone soup activities were inspired by the classic childrens folktale. Muth lesson plans and teaching resources stone soup by jon j. Cd three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a wartorn village. Radiant illustrations successfully recast the tale. The three questions based on a story by leo tolstoy by jon j. In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, muth takes a simple. If feels authentic and like a story made for a zen lesson. Muth is a bit like pulling open a door and stepping into another world. This is a version of stone soup that jon set in ancient china and 3 zen monks are coming into a town. Stone soup is a wonderful story about giving and sharing. Muth is about three monks who come across a village.
Bobby bare included the song on his album lullabys, legends and lies 1973. The last time we had soup stones of this size and color, carrots made the broth very sweet. Jon j muths enchanting picture books include his caldecott honor book zen shorts and four companion books featuring stillwater, koo, and their wonderful young friends. Wong an inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together. Muth chose china for the setting in this rendition. Dematteis graphic novel moonshadow, grant morrisons the mystery play, neil gaimans the sandman. The villagers gradually add ingredients to the initial soup the monks begin from a stone, building a community feast. As the three descend upon a village, they notice what all the villagers lack. Have children wash and chop the vegetables for the soup. Luminous watercolors are used to illustrate stories that have asian roots and those with origins in western cultures. And the horn book called jons stone soup delicious and satisfying. Set in china in muths hauntingly beautiful watercolors. Mixing a traditional folktale with telling the story of. In this version of the folktale, three monks help a.
Muth transports a classic european trickster tale to china and turns it into an explicit, formalized philosophical lesson. I have read many versions of this story and it is always one of my favorite folktales. Muth s childrens book based on the story, also called stone soup 2003, is set in china, as is ying changs the real story of stone soup 2007. The villagers have grown suspicious and distrustful so they shut their doors and refuse to welcome the visitors monks. Dematteis and portions of neil gaimans wellknown sandman comicbook epic, muth also wrote and illustrated several original story arcs based on existing characters.
Muths childrens book based on the story, also called stone soup 2003, is set in china, as is ying changs the real story of stone soup 2007. The village has grown accustomed to not being comfortable with strangers or new people to the village ever since the war. Muth introductory informational text and vocabulary, text of the story with vocabulary highlighted, postreading questions with targeted skills identified. Childrens books read aloud on once upon a story duration. In this version of the folktale, three monks help a village of stone soup this video is about stone soup. Muth began his professional career working as a comicbook illustrator, and quickly established himself as a talent in that field. Three monks, hok, lok, and siew, journey along a mountain road trying to understand what makes one happy. With the same aesthetic grace he displayed with tolstoys the three questions, muth here transports a classic tale to rural china. Childrens books read aloud on once upon a story todays childrens book read aloud is stone soup retold by jon j. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. This is a tale i have read and heard in other forms. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading stone soup. Jon j muth books, author biography, and reading level. Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a wartorn village.
Jon j muth blends a traditional european folktale with elements of chinese folklore and the buddhist story tradition in an inventive retelling of the stone soup story. Jon j muths interest in eastern philosophy is evident in the tales he tells as well as in his style of illustration. This entices the villagers out of their homes in the hopes to learn how to make soup from nothing but stones. An awardwinning artist adds a zen twist to a favorite tale. Stone soup also won a national parenting book award. Add vegetables to a large pot with enough water to cover all the ingredients. Stone soup, a familiar tale set in china won a national parenting book award. The five chinese brothers by claire bishop, illustrated by kurt wiese a unique supernatural strength saves each of five brothers from trouble in this classic story. Jon j muth s interest in eastern philosophy is evident in the tales he tells as well as in his style of illustration. I bought this book because i remembered the story from my childhood. I have to say, i am really pleased on the twist in this story to use stone soup to bring a village together rather than the concept of three men outsmarting and taking advantage of a village. Free printable stone soup games, activities and lesson plans.
His mother was an art teacher and she took him to museums all over the us. In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his own fresh twist. His books have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. It tells the tale of three monks who visit a town and are turned away by all when they knock on their door for charity. As three monks travel along a mountain road, they encounter villagers ravaged by harsh times, making them cold to strangers. Stone soup hardcover march 1, 2003 by jon j muth author. Muth studied stone sculpture and shodo brush calligraphy in japan. Mouth read aloud hi, koo a year of seasons by jon j. Mar 01, 2003 awardwinning artist jon j muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. At once the monks encounter frightened villagers who lock. As an educator and homeschooler, ive used stone soup over the years. The rolling stones dancing with mr d official promo order bridges to bremen on a variety of. If you are teaching stone soup, here are free printable activities.
When the monks entice them to make soup from stones, the villagers discover how much they have to give. Stone soup audiobook readalong by jon j muth paperback. Fiction an awardwinning artist adds a zen twist to a favorite tale. Stone soup is sacred text in preschool and elementary classrooms. The children can take turns pulling out a letter and naming. Through gentle watercolors that evoke feelings of asian artwork and zenlike serenity, jon j. Three monks travel to a village that has suffered the ravages of famine, floods, and war on a quest to discover happiness.
In addition to developing and illustrating the groundbreaking moonshadow series written by j. Stone soup kindle edition by muth, jon j, muth, jon j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Traveling down a mountain road, three monks, hok, lok, and siew, inquire what it means to be happy. Stone soup is a folk tale that has been told in many different european cultures. The gifted writer and illustrator jon muth has adapted the story and set it in. This bundle is perfect for third grade classrooms using harcourt school publishers storytown 2008.
Muths latest book, stone soup, a beautiful, heartwarming retelling of the traditional tale. What i received was a beautiful book about how everyone working together can achieve a great deal, and live harmoniously. Set in china in muth s hauntingly beautiful watercolors. Stone soup retold and illustrated by jon j muth by jon j. Two versions of the story stone soup are compared in this language arts lesson.
Stone soup kindle edition by muth, jon j, muth, jon j. Jon j muth twotime newbery medalist lois lowry has crafted a beautiful picture book about the power of longing and the importance of reconnection between a girl and her father in postwwii america. Stone soup is a modern fable about business, community, entrepreneurship and sharing. In this version of the folktale, three monks help a village of people find real happiness by coming together. Muth, scholastic press abbreviated by midori june 2004. Once both stories and soup had been devoured it was agreed that in future, in tough times, a stone and a story were a marvellous way to bring people together. Stone soup and other stories from the asian tradition. The three monks hok, lok and siew deities from chinese folklore wander into a village where hard times have closed the doors of trust, so that even neighbors are. The wake with michael zulli and charles vess, mike careys lucifer. In this cumulative retelling of an ancient and widely circulated legend, storyteller heather forest shows that when each person makes a small contribution, the collective impact can be huge. Reading a new book by author and illustrator jon j. We are making stone soup and we need three round, smooth stones, said a monk. Muth invites readers to find the chinese symbols embedded in the art and explains that. Jon j muth s highly acclaimed picture books are beloved around the world and have been translated into more than ten languages.
Muths soft, pastel artwork contributes to the serene mood of the three monks, our main characters. Muth created a short graphic story for bbc educational television in 1991. Muths version has beautiful, tranquil watercolor artwork that is just as much part of the story as the words in the book. After watching you mark down the rising action, problem, climax, falling action, and resolution for stone soup by jon j. To teach these people about happiness, the three monks begin to make stone soup, a soup concocted of nothing more than water and three round stones. Shel silversteins song, the wonderful soup stone, tells a version of this story. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The activities include a generic version of the folktale, or can be used with your favorite version of the story, such as. Muths latest book, stone soup, a beautiful, heartwarming retelling of the traditional tale, is destined to become a classic. Stone soup by jon j muth is a classic story about sharing and kindness. This story is all about learning to take care of others and being happy in what you have and.