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Sylvester & the
Magic Pebble
Written By: William Steig
Price: $6.99
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey
asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then can not hold the pebble
to wish himself back to normal again.
Product Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: October 1973
Format: paperback
Pages: 32 pages
Ages: 5 - 8 years
Reviews:
FROM THE PUBLISHER
On a rainy day,
Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion
frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected
results.
How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his true self makes a story that is beautifully tender and filled with magic. Illustrated with William Steig's glowing pictures, this is a modern classic beloved by children everywhere.
Selected as one of the 100 Best Books of the Century by the National Education Association.
Awards:
1970 Caldecott Medal Winner
Selected as one of the 100 Best Books of the Century by the National Education Association.
