A little bit about the author
Marcia Brown was an internationally renowned illustrator and author of children's books such as Stone Soup, Once a mouse, Cinderella, or the girl with the glass slipper and Dick Whittington and His Cat. Her work is known for the subtle messages that are so simple, yet so very effective. Each book has an important message for children and adults alike.
A little bit about the book
Travellers pass through a village and are in need of some help. With them, they carry a cooking pot but nothing else and thus need ingredients to put into the pot. They ask but nobody provides, everyone keeps themselves to themselves in their own private lives and fortunes and refuse to share. The travellers then decide to start a fire and place a single stone in the pot. This sparks one person's interest, and another, and then another person comes to find out what the commotion is. The travellers ask for a single ingredient and everyone ends up obliging, creating the most incredible soup they have ever tasted.
The message behind the story is that sharing is best. We get sheer satisfaction from giving and not taking and it is important to meditate on this fact. Also, the feeling of togetherness should also be highlighted. Being a part of something bigger than yourself, and your contribution seeps endless rewards.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Adam x
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