A modern retelling of the classic story, "Stone Soup," this Blue Corn Soup Early Reader Book helps give your young students lessons in friendship, sharing, and cooperation. The story features Abuelita Mouse, who is preparing a batch of soup. When her friends in the forest want some, too, she realizes there won't be enough to go around, unless everyone contributes something. When everyone shares what they have, Friendship Stew is created. The rhyming words and calming illustrations make this book the perfect choice for story time or independent reading. The 11" x 9" book is hardcover with 32 pages. Recommended for grades K-2.