Description: The soup began with nothing more than a big pot, some water, and three stones. But even a soup made from stones needs a little salt and pepper to season it properly. What if a few carrots were added? Or some cabbage? With just a bit of beef thrown in, it becomes a dish fine enough for a wealthy family's table. Add a little barley and a cup of milk, and even a king would be delighted with the result. During a time of endless wars, a group of hungry soldiers passes through a village, but the villagers do not welcome them. Even before the soldiers arrive, the people hide away all their food and put on hungry faces. Sensing what the villagers are up to, the soldiers cleverly decide to make stone soup instead. The very words "stone soup" spark everyone's curiosity, making them wonder just what kind of soup could possibly come from stones—and one by one, the villagers bring out ingredients to help finish it. Winner of the 1948 Caldecott Honor, this story reveals that what's truly needed to make a pot of stone soup is not any special ingredient, but people's willingness to let go of selfishness and share with one another. In an era plagued by war, poverty, and hunger, it was warmth of heart that truly comforted people—and they discovered that when they opened their minds generously, their hearts grew rich in return. Author: Marcia Brown Awards: Caldecott Medal (1962), Caldecott Medal (1955), Caldecott Medal (1948) Recent Works: Cinderella, Stone Soup, Once a Mouse..., and 8 titles in total About the Author: Born in New York in 1918, Marcia Brown was a multitalented artist whose passions and talents spanned literature, art, theater, music, and travel. She is renowned for her restrained yet powerful text paired with striking imagery, experimenting with techniques ranging from woodcuts to pen, ink, and gouache. She won the Caldecott Medal three times for Shadow, Cinderella, and Once a Mouse..., and received the Caldecott Honor five times, including for Stone Soup. In recognition of her contributions to children's literature, she was awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal and the Regina Medal, and was twice nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. After studying English literature and drama and working as a high school English teacher, she became a children's book librarian at the New York Public Library in order to pursue writing and illustrating children's books. During her six years there, she read children's books from around the world, read aloud to children, and studied art at night—eventually launching her career as a picture book author and illustrator. Translator: Ko Jung-ah Recent Works: 100 World Figures in Textbooks, Geography Journey Through Our Land, Bbong-bbong the Fire Truck, and 173 titles in total About the Translator: Born in Seoul, Ko Jung-ah graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in English Literature and now works as a translator. She specializes in translating children's books and literary works, and received the 6th Youngyoung Translation Award in 2012. Her translated works include Musical Eccentrics 1-2, Who Really Runs the World?, Mom Laid an Egg, A Room with a View, The Angel on My Shoulder, and Small Bird of Paradise, among others.