The Good Stranger's Sancocho Surprise/El sancocho sorpresa del buen desconocido (Bilingual Edition)

"A story of great carino and hope- one we sorely need in these times of divisiveness, fear, and separation. Seemingly humble in setting, McLaughlin's story is a luminous and generous parable of how we can all come together as a human(e) familia on our planetary island home. McLaughlin reveals "the true secret of living" Read The Good Stranger's Sancocho Surprise and find out that secret, and then invite others to feast at this story's table. Ruddy Nunez' illustrations add flavor and sabor to this luscious tale. The bilingual text allows readers- across the divide of language, country, and culture- to join together in the feast. A modern fable with old roots, to be shared with those you love and especially with any stranger who comes to your door. -Julia Alvarez is the author of novels, books for young readers, and poetry. Her latest titles include, Afterlife, a novel and Already a Butterfly: A Meditation Story

"Una historia de carino y esperanza que tanto necesitamos en estos tiempos de division, miedo y separacion. Desarrollada en un escenario humilde en apariencia, la historia de McLaughlin es una parabola luminosa y generosa de como podemos vivir como una familia humana y humanitaria en nuestra isla planetaria. McLaughlin revela "el verdadero secreto de la vida...". Lee El sancocho sorpresa del buen desconocido para descubrirlo y luego invita a otros al festin de esta historia. Las ilustraciones de Ruddy Nunez anaden sabor y aroma a este delicioso cuento. El texto bilingue permite a los lectores a unirse a la fiesta mas alla de las fronteras del idioma, el pais y la cultura. Una fabula moderna con raices antiguas para compartir con tus seres queridos y especialmente con cualquier extrano que se acerque a tu puerta". -Julia Alvarez es autora de novelas, libros para jovenes lectores y poesia. Entre sus ultimos titulos estan Mas alla, una novela y Un regalo de gracias

The Good Stranger's Sancocho Surprise/ El sancocho sorpresa del buen desconocido is a bilingual re-telling of the classic "Stone Soup" tale, set in the Dominican Republic. 

A stranger who has lost his family to tragedy comes to a rural town, and he is starving. He asks for help, but only a penniless girl, with no knowledge of cooking, will offer it. Together they make sancocho- a traditional Dominican soup, the kind in which everything can get thrown into the pot- using a secret recipe the stranger learned from his grandfather during a time of suffering. From seemingly nothing, they create a miraculous banquet, and teach the villagers a lasting lesson about generosity, and overcoming fear.

The Good Stranger's Sancocho Surprise/La sorpresa del buen desconocido is as timely as ever, and will be enjoyed by children, parents, and teachers alike.