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In this folklore tale for young readers, a resourceful young woman faces hunger and turns the situation into a lesson in generosity. Using a single, mysterious stone, she demonstrates how simple ingredients can transform into a nourishing soup, convincing the initially reluctant villagers to share and collaborate.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: John W. Stewig
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