An award-winning artist adds a Zen twist to a favorite tale.
Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until-- together, they have made a feast fit for a king 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..
That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a Soup from stones.
Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight.
Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village.
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When the monks entice them to make Soup from stones, the villagers discover how much they have to give.
As three monks travel along a mountain road, they encounter villagers ravaged by harsh times, making them cold to strangers.
An award-winning artist adds a Zen twist to a favorite tale