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  • Published: 3 September 2018
  • ISBN: 9780241358887
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble





A classic tale of magic and the unexpected from the creator of Shrek.

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make all his wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish with unexpected consequences. Will Sylvester find his way back to his family? Winner of the 1970 Caldecott Medal, this modern classic is full of warmth, humour and joy.

  • Published: 3 September 2018
  • ISBN: 9780241358887
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

About the author

William Steig

William Steig (1907 - 2003) was a prolific American cartoonist, sculptor and, later in life, an author of popular children's literature. Most noted for the books Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, he also created the character Shrek, who inspired the popular movie series.

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