num_pages: 32
description: On a 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 true self makes a story that is beautifully tender and filled with magic. Illustrated with William Steig's glowing pictures, this is a modern classic beloved by children everywhere.Selected as one of the 100 Best Books of the Century by the National Education Association.
language: English
title: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
titlecomplete: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
characters: Mr Duncan, Sylvester Duncan, Mrs Duncan
genres: Fiction, Family, Magic, Animals, Picture Books, Kids, Banned Books, Classics, Childrens, Fantasy
ratings_count: 44966
awards: awardedAt: 28800000
name: Caldecott Medal, awardedAt: 252489600000
name: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, awardedAt: 28800000
name: National Book Award Finalist
category: Children's Books
publisher: Aladdin