- Shopping Bag ( 0 items ) Children's LiteratureThe folk tale of
making soup from stones or "nothing" is found in many cultures.
This version, set in the Caribbean, is vibrant, funny and
clever. Poor Granny is very hungry but has no food or money.
When fishing proves unsuccessful, she decides to use a shell as
the basis for a pot of soup. At the outdoor market, Granny
ingeniously manages to get everyone to contribute something to
the soup by convincing them that her shell has magical powers.
After the addition of the last ingredient, fungee, the crowd
gleefully enjoys the free soup and gives a resounding cheer for
Granny and her wonderful kallaloo. The strong, lively
illustrations have the feel of the Caribbean and are a first-
class addition to the story. As an added bonus, instructions for
making kallaloo, either for a crowd or just two, are included on
the last page. 2005, Marshall Cavendish, Ages 4 to 8.