• Written by: Jon J Muth
• Illustrated by: Jon J Muth
• Published by: Scholastic Inc.
• Read by: Kathy Bates
• Suggested grade level: 1st - 3rd
• Run time: 9 minutes

An award-winning artist adds a Zen twist to a favorite tale. As three monks travel along a mountain road, they encounter villagers ravaged by harsh times, making them cold to strangers. When the monks entice them to make soup from stones, the villagers discover how much they have to give.

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.