--- product_id: 7948765 title: "The Real Story of Stone Soup Hardcover – Picture Book, January 18, 2007" brand: "ying chang compestine" price: "62334CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/7948765-the-real-story-of-stone-soup-hardcover-picture-book-january store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Real Story of Stone Soup Hardcover – Picture Book, January 18, 2007 **Brand:** ying chang compestine **Price:** 62334CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Real Story of Stone Soup Hardcover – Picture Book, January 18, 2007 by ying chang compestine - **How much does it cost?** 62334CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/7948765-the-real-story-of-stone-soup-hardcover-picture-book-january) ## Best For - ying chang compestine enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ying chang compestine brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Real Story of Stone Soup Hardcover – Picture Book, January 18, 2007 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Rc6bwokHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The best, funniest, and most challenging Stone Soup for older students *by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2008* I use folk tales with my 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Learners. One of our projects is to read all the versions of STONE SOUP to examine the perspectives of the characters and the message(s) of the various tales. My students always love Pete Seeger's retelling of the tale: Some Friends to Feed (with its CD of Pete's own retelling and a song to sing about Friends to Feed.) They love the tale for Pete's voice, his song, and because the townspeople are hungry...but they are NOT STINGY. This is the best version for the youngest children, too. The version my students always love the best, however, is The "Real" Story of Stone Soup by Ying Chang Compestine. It is a sophisticated story filled with irony and intellectually the most challenging of all versions. It is also, by far, the funniest. Homeschooling mom has problems with the bad language used by the first person narrator. Her problem, I think, might have more to do with the age of her children: it is not really intended to be comprehensible by very young children. The world experience, the subtlety of human relationships, and the complexity of literary device makes it the most challenging and the most fun of all Stone Soups, for age 9 and up (to and including adults). I had to write this review because Amazon's one-star ranking is unfair to the book and might dissuade teachers and older students from experiencing a fine book offering a rigorous academic experience. Go for it! (Especially if your students are Chinese, as mine are. It's a joy!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful variation on an old classic. *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018* A delightful variation on an old classic useful for compare/contrast, for interpersonal relationships, for justice issues, points of view, bullying, or just a fun story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Fun illustrations and story. *by E***M on Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2012* I teach pre-k and was initially reticent to purchase this book based on the other reviews about the use of the word "stupid".Though I am a fan of stone soup and all of its versions I couldn't resist and very glad that I didn't. While the narrator refers to his help as stupid, it was a great lesson for the children to realize that it is actually the narrator who is a bit daft. Plus, it opened up discussion about name calling. I thing it is a delightful, fun and visually appealing book and I am very happy I added it to my personal library. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/7948765-the-real-story-of-stone-soup-hardcover-picture-book-january](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/7948765-the-real-story-of-stone-soup-hardcover-picture-book-january) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*