Clever soldiers outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic, a Caldecott Honor book.First published in 1947, this picture book classic has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books. This story, about three hungry soldiers who outwit the greedy inhabitants of a village into providing them with a feast, is based on an old French tale.
- ISBN10 0808563874
- ISBN13 9780808563877
- Publish Date 1 January 1999 (first published 1 March 1979)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 13 September 2023
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Turtleback Books
- Edition Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English