Sylvester and the Magic Pebble -- William Steig

<b>Caldecott Medal Winner</b> <p/><b>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.</b> <p/>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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> William Steig<br><b>Publisher:</b> Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 11/01/2005<br><b>Pages:</b> 42<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.95lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781416902065<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>5494 / Sylvester and the Magic Pebble<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Ingram Children's Advance</i> 10/01/2005 pg. 54<br><i>PW Notes and Reprints</i> 11/21/2005 pg. 51