About This Book
Pete Seeger's 'Some Friends to Feed' is a delightful retelling of the classic 'Stone Soup' fable, set in Germany after the Thirty Years War. A hungry but clever traveler arrives in a village where people are reluctant to share their meager provisions. Through his ingenuity, he convinces the villagers to contribute to a communal 'stone soup,' ultimately bringing them together and demonstrating the power of generosity and cooperation. This story is perfect for sparking conversations about community, resourcefulness, and the joy of sharing, making it a wonderful read-aloud for children aged 4-11.
A poor but clever traveler finds a way to get the townspeople to share their food with him in this retelling of a classic tale, set in Germany at the end of the Thirty Years War.
Discussion Prompts
1
What does the traveler do to get the villagers to share their food?
2
How do the villagers change from the beginning of the story to the end?
3
What does 'community' mean in this story? How do the characters build it?
4
What are some things you could share with others to make something bigger or better?
5
Have you ever helped make something special with a group of people? What was it like?
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