Sylvester and the Magic Pebble facts for kids
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
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| Author | William Steig |
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| Illustrator | William Steig |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Windmill Books |
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Publication date
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September 24, 1969 |
| ISBN | 0-671-66269-4 |
| OCLC | 6087743 |
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is a popular children's book. It was written and drawn by William Steig. The book first came out in 1969. It tells a magical story about a donkey and a special pebble.
Contents
The Story of Sylvester
This book is about a donkey named Sylvester Duncan. He lives in a town called Oatsdale. Sylvester loves to collect unique and colorful pebbles.
A Magical Discovery
One day, Sylvester finds a very special pebble. This pebble can grant wishes! Right after he finds it, a scary lion appears. Sylvester quickly wishes himself into a rock to be safe. It was the only thing he could think of.
Stuck as a Rock
But there's a problem. The magic pebble falls off the rock. Sylvester cannot change back into a donkey. The pebble needs to touch him for his wishes to work. Now, Sylvester is a rock, and his parents are very worried.
The Search for Sylvester
The rest of the story shows what happens next. Sylvester tries to change back. His loving parents search everywhere for their only son. They miss him terribly.
Awards and Recognition
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble has won several important awards. These awards celebrate great books for young people.
Caldecott Medal
In 1970, the book won the Caldecott Medal. This is a very famous award for the best illustrated American children's book. It was the first of many awards for William Steig.
Other Honors
The book was also nominated for the 1970 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. In 1978, it received the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. This award honors books that are good enough to sit on a shelf with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble was even featured on an episode of the children's TV show Between the Lions.
