Available on Amazon in hardcover and Kindle
- My Father’s Miraculous Rock Soup is a beacon in children’s literature—a radiant odyssey that re-imagines the beloved Stone Soup folktale through the true bond of a father and son, in an innovative three-part structure. Beginning in a cozy 1965 Bronx kitchen and unfurling into a war-scarred European village, this full-color 7" x 10" hardcover invites families to experience the small, everyday miracles that arise from faith, trust, generosity, and shared imagination.
Breathtaking, AI-assisted illustrations pair with storyteller Donald Rubbo’s handwritten narrative to create an unforgettable heirloom experience: each turn of the page feels both timeless and utterly new. Children witness how an ordinary rock—when stirred with hope—feeds an entire community and heals wounded hearts. Parents rediscover the power of passing stories, recipes, and love across generations.
Why Readers of All Ages Treasure This Book - A Story Rooted in Truth, Wrapped in Wonder: Based on a son’s real memory with his artist father, this luminous re-telling elevates a classic tale into a life lesson that transcends time.
- Emotionally Rich, Visually Stunning: Features hand-written storytelling and vibrant AI-assisted illustrations with painterly detail and cinematic warmth.
- Teaches Core Values with Grace: Children learn that with trust, generosity, and creativity, even the smallest offering can multiply into joy, healing, and abundance.
- For Families, Educators, and Visionaries: A must-have for bookshelves that celebrate kindness, resilience, inter-generational wisdom, and the sacred ritual of sharing a meal. My Father’s Miraculous Rock Soup isn’t just a storybook—it’s nourishment for the soul and a call to cultivate miracles around your own table. Open its pages, share its legacy, and watch hope simmer into something extraordinary.
My Father's Miraculous Rock Soup
A luminous retelling of the Stone Soup folktale
Authors: Donald Rubbo and Cheryl Lynne Rubbo
Illustrator: Donald Rubbo (AI-assisted, hand-directed)
Format: Hardcover, 7" x 10", Full-Color, 125-140 pages
Three-part structure: "Finding the Rock" (Bronx 1965) · "The Soldier's Plan" (European village) · "Making Rock Soup with My Dad" (Bronx)
- ASIN: B0FY56SDF8
- Publisher: Rubbo Publishing
- Publication date: November 3, 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 148 pages
- ISBN-13: 979-8999100900
- Item Weight: 12.3 ounces
- Reading age: 6 - 18 years and beyond
- Dimensions: 7.24 x 0.54 x 10.24 inches
The Hardcover ($29.99) and the Kindle Edition ($8.99) are available! Imagine: This heartwarming tale of faith, family, community, and yes, fabulous food, automatically appears on your Kindle device. Just pure reading bliss delivered straight to you. You will be rewarded with a storybook for the ages!
And after you’ve read it, and loved it? We Need You! Once you fall in love with the story (and you will), drop a quick review on the Amazon page. Your words will help this little miracle go viral and touch hearts around the world. Can we count on you?
“You can always add water to the soup.” Admondo Rubbo
Click here to visit Don Rubbo's Website
Click here to visit Don Rubbo's Website