Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. 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.

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石头汤

琼•穆特（Jon J Moth）以优美恬静的画风在美术及插画创作领域享有盛名。他的《尼克莱的三个问题》（The Three Questions）改编自列夫•托尔斯泰的短篇小说,获《纽约时报书评》二星级评价,评论中称它“在默默地改变生命”。他为凯伦•海瑟（Karen Hesse）的《雨,快下吧！》（Come on, Rain!）插图,作品同样获得二星级评价,并获得插画师协会的金奖。他为艾瑞克•金米尔（Eric Kimmel）的《盖森的怪兽》（Gershon’s Monster）插图,作品获得三星级评价,列入当年美国图书馆协会推荐的优秀童书,并获得美国犹太图书馆协会奖（即“雪莉•泰勒奖” ）。琼•穆特还创作过多部获奖的漫画书,在日本和美国出版。《石头汤》中讲到,三个和尚来到一个饱经苦难的村庄,村民们长年在艰难岁月中煎熬,心肠变得坚硬,不愿接纳任何人。可是,和尚们用煮石头汤的方法,让村民们不自觉地付出了很多,更明白了付出越多回报越多的道理。琼•穆特运用华丽的水彩画,引领读者去深思故事背后的蕴涵。他把自己对禅宗和东方文化的热爱,融入到这个古老的巧计故事当中,以此弘扬慷慨好施的力量。