Author(s): William Steig
No. of Pages: 32 pages
Date Published: 02 Apr 1987
Publisher: Prentice Hall (Higher Education Division, Pearson Education)
Format: Paperback | 32 pages
Dimensions: 200 x 268 x 4mm | 140.61g
Language: English
Publication City/Country: New Jersey, United States
Edition: Reissue
Illustrations: colour illustrations

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 true magic. Illustrated with William Steig's glowing pictures, this is a modern classic beloved by children everywhere. "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" is a winner of the Caldecott Medal.