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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (1969) (edit title/settings)

by William Steig (Author) (edit contributors)

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Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble and unthinkingly wishes himself turned into a rock when he's frightened by a lion. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving parents is a tender, magical tale of the transforming power of love. This Caldecott Medal-winning book is a modern... read more

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  • Sylvester: An only donkey with no brothers or sisters
  • Mr. Duncan: Daddy donkey always wearing a suit
  • Mrs. Duncan: Mommy donkey always wearing floral dresses
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Sylvester Duncan lived with his mother and father at Acorn Road in Oatsdale.

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This book is in Most Surprising Banned Books. (community list)
This is book 1970 of 75 in Caldecott Medal. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, and followed by A Story, a Story.

This is book 259 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Duck in the Gun, and followed by Lion in the Meadow (Picture Puffins).

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  1. William Steig (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Windmill Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1969
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