Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416902065)

Caldecott Medal Winner

This deluxe edition of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble truly recaptures that magic for a whole new generation of readers--featuring retouched, vibrant illustrations and William Steig's moving Caldecott Medal acceptance speech.

One 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 own donkey self makes a story that is beautifully tender and perfectly joyful.

Author: William Steig
ISBN-10: 1416902066
ISBN-13: 9781416902065
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2005
Pages: 42
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 5494 / Sylvester and the Magic Pebble


Review Citation(s):
Ingram Children's Advance 10/01/2005 pg. 54
PW Notes and Reprints 11/21/2005 pg. 51