The Spoon in the Stone: A Lesson in Serving Others (Big Idea Books / VeggieTown Values) (Bk. 1)

Junior Asparagus is reluctant to help a grouchy old neighbor, until a strange book transports him and Laura to Hamalot, where they become waiters and learn what it means to serve God by serving others.

Doug Peterson is a writer with the University of Illinois. He co-wrote the story for Larryboy and the Rumor Weed and is the author of over twenty books. He’s written more than 300 published articles and a short story, which became the basis of a music video featuring Grammy-winner Jennifer Warnes. He lives in Champaign, IL.;Cindy Kenney has worked as senior managing editor for Big Idea Inc. (Veggie Tales) for more than five years. She has published more than twenty-five children's books, five curriculum programs, multiple stories and articles, and served as a creative consultant to many. She currently lives in Illinois with her husband, Jim, and two sons, Andy and Jimmy.