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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (Aladdin Picture Books)

by William Steig

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (Aladdin Picture Books) Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

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.

Synopsis:

Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble and unthinkingly wishes himself a rock when frightened by a lion. Although safe from the lion, Sylvester cannot hold the pebble to wish himself into a donkey again. Caldecott Medal winner. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis:

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.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780671662691
performance Narrated:
Steig, William
Publisher:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Author:
Steig, William
Location:
Prince Frederick, MD
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Animals
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Animals - General
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Juveniles
Subject:
Donkeys
Subject:
Donkeys -- Fiction.
Subject:
Animals - Farm Animals
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Copyright:
Edition Description:
B221
Series:
Aladdin Picture Books
Series Volume:
6
Publication Date:
April 1987
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
35 mm. +
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Media Run Time:
27 Min. 00 Sec.
Age Level:
6-9

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