With magnificent watercolors that invite reflection of deeper meaning, Jon J Muth combines his love of Zen Buddhism and Easter culture with a favorite old trickster tale that celebrates the power of generosity. But when the monks cleverly entice them to make soup from stones, the villagers discover how much they each have to give - and how much more comes back in return. The villagers have long been ravaged by harsh times, and their hearts have grown hard toward everyone they meet. At once the monks encounter frightened villagers who lock their windows and darken their homes.
From the Back Cover Three monks, Hok, Lok, and Siew, journey along a mountain road trying to understand what makes one happy. 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. Set in China in Muths hauntingly beautiful watercolors. Book Synopsis Award-winning artist Jon J Muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. 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. About the Book An award-winning artist adds a Zen twist to a favorite tale.
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