Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

by William Steig

A wish with unexpected consequences

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Caldecott Medal winner
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A wish with unexpected consequences

Sylvester’s discovery of a pebble that grants wishes begins with the promise of limitless possibility. An unexpected scare on his way home prompts a wish whose consequences become the story’s central turn, giving this classic a child-friendly way to explore how a sudden choice can change what happens next. The board-book edition presents the tale in a format for younger readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Young children ages 4–8 discovering classic picture-book stories
Families seeking a read-aloud about wishes and their consequences
Readers interested in children’s stories built around a magical object

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Wishes and consequencesUnexpected choicesMagic

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Book overview

The charming Caldecott Medal-winning story about a magic pebble that makes wishes come true is now available as an adorable Classic Board Book!

When Sylvester finds a magic pebble that will grant any wish, he can't believe his luck! But after an unexpected scare on the way home, Sylvester makes a wish that has big repercussions.

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