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Joey Alexander (born 2003): Indonesian Child Jazz Master

by William Rubel

Published September 2, 2016

Stone Soup Writer Interview: Isabel Folger, 12

by William Rubel

Published August 26, 2016

Cat Pictures by Children!

by William Rubel

Published August 25, 2016

These are three very different approaches to making pictures of cats. But, what they have in common are the dynamic personalities of the cats that were models for the pictures. Each looks at us, as cats do,...

Children’s Art from Switzerland

by William Rubel

Published August 24, 2016

Young Performer: Natalie Schwamová, 11, Plays Mozart

by William Rubel

Published August 15, 2016

Natalie plays Mozart variations on the melody for "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Use this music inspiration for theme-based individual or classroom writing projects. Mozart (1756-1781) wrote a set of variations on the theme of a French folk...

Writing Activity: Bringing dreams to life with “Princess and the Island Stallion” by Christina Lynn Myers, 11

by William Rubel

Published August 3, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing and Art Activity An island of one’s own… fields and forests and streams… a well-stocked kitchen with stove and refrigerator… riding bareback on a stallion, powerful yet gentle leader of...

Art Activity: imagining new worlds with ‘Planet With Five Suns’, by Vika Sycheva, 8

by William Rubel

Published August 3, 2016

Writing Activity: revealing character through problems with “As Long as We’re Happy (part 1)” by Clea Rivera, 14

by William Rubel

Published August 3, 2016

Art and Writing Activity: making a picture book with “When Smudgie Got Lost” by Karine Faden, 10

by William Rubel

Published August 3, 2016

Art Activity: exploring the power of strong colors with ‘Fishing’ by Halima Said Ali, 6

by William Rubel

Published August 2, 2016

Introduction to This Stone Soup Art Activity Halima’s colorful picture is made in felt pen. It is so completely colored in it looks like painting! But because it is made with felt pen, it is the...

Joey Alexander (born 2003): Indonesian Child Jazz Master

Post Published September 2, 2016 by William Rubel

Joey Alexander (born Josiah Alexander Sila; June 25, 2003) is one of the world's most recognized child composer/musicians. Born in Bali, Indonesia, he began playing jazz at the age of six. Joey's first album, My Favorite Things, was published in 2015 and his new album, Joey Alexander: Countdown, are both available from both iTunes and Amazon. To follow his career, bookmark his website.

Stone Soup Writer Interview: Isabel Folger, 12

Post Published August 26, 2016 by William Rubel

https://youtu.be/LTmdS2WFD4Q Stone Soup author Isabel Folger, 12, talks about how she lets a story gestate in her mind for a couple of weeks before she starts writing. Isabel had four stories published in Stone Soup: “A Fortunate Soul” (January/February 2013), “A Special Present” (November/December 2013), “Hope" (January/February 2014), and “Believing” (July/August 2014).

Cat Pictures by Children!

Post Published August 25, 2016 by William Rubel

Children’s Art from Switzerland

Post Published August 24, 2016 by William Rubel

These paintings from children in Switzerland were created in the 1960s. We particularly love the old fashioned zoo scenes where children ride elephants. Two street scenes from the city of Basel show a clear winter day and grey winter day. Both are wonderfully evocative of a city in winter in Northern climates. Note the fabulous old black convertible in the grey scene.

Young Performer: Natalie Schwamová, 11, Plays Mozart

Post Published August 15, 2016 by William Rubel

Writing Activity: Bringing dreams to life with “Princess and the Island Stallion” by Christina Lynn Myers, 11

Post Published August 3, 2016 by William Rubel

Art Activity: imagining new worlds with ‘Planet With Five Suns’, by Vika Sycheva, 8

Post Published August 3, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Art Activity Russia is a country with a rich tradition of folk stories and fantasy. Some of this wonderful tradition is reflected in this beautiful painting by Vika Sycheva, 8, where colorful birds and an eight-legged animal walk on a planet with five suns. This is a world from fairy tales, dreams, ballet. A world of rich fantasy.

Writing Activity: revealing character through problems with “As Long as We’re Happy (part 1)” by Clea Rivera, 14

Post Published August 3, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity Here you find Part One of Clea’s story. In a separate activity, we’ll offer the second part. The main story, or plot, is about a teachers called Mrs. Davids, though there is a second story, something we call a subplot, about a little girl, Flora Pinecrust. Mrs.

Art and Writing Activity: making a picture book with “When Smudgie Got Lost” by Karine Faden, 10

Post Published August 3, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Art and Writing Activity Many of the stories we print in Stone Soup are both written and illustrated by the author. Many authors illustrate their own stories—especially authors of books for children. I am sure your library has books by authors like this: Maurice Sendak, Arnold Lobel, James Marshall, and M. B. Goffstein being just a few.

Art Activity: exploring the power of strong colors with ‘Fishing’ by Halima Said Ali, 6

Post Published August 2, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to This Stone Soup Art Activity Halima’s colorful picture is made in felt pen. It is so completely colored in it looks like painting! But because it is made with felt pen, it is the kind of painting that is easy to do at home or at school. What makes this picture so wonderful to me are the colors. Halima approached the task of coloring her scene with great courage.

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