Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
by William Steig
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About This Book
Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble that can grant any wish, but when a lion frightens him, he panics and wishes himself into a rock. Unable to hold the pebble to wish himself back, Sylvester must wait through the seasons while his heartbroken parents search everywhere for him.
Why We Love This
The reunion scene is one of the most emotionally powerful moments in all of children's literature - bring tissues, because even the grown-ups tear up.
Nature
SeasonsWeather
Themes
AdventureCommunityFamilyHome
Animals
AnimalsDogsFarm Animals
Seasons
SpringSummer
