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.
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William Steig (1907–2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author of award-winning books for children. Most notably Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, for which he received the Caldecott Medal; The Amazing Bone, a Caldecott Honor book; Amos & Boris, a National Book Award Finalist; and Abel’s Island and Doctor De Soto, both Newbery Honor books. Steig is also the creator of Shrek! which inspired the Dreamworks films. Steig also received the Christopher Award, the Irma Simonton Black Award, the William Allen White Children’s Book Award, the America Book Award, and Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also the US nominee for both of the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Awards as an illustrator in 1982, and then as an author in 1988. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Steig, and four children.
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Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Good. Steig, William (illustrator). Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Artikel-Nr. C14I-00639
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Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Steig, William (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Artikel-Nr. Y05I-00852
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Steig, William (illustrator). Reissue. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 3376651-6
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Steig, William (illustrator). Reissue. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. GRP92324677
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Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Zustand: Good. Steig, William (illustrator). Reissue. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 3376651-6
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Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Zustand: Good. Steig, William (illustrator). Reissue. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. GRP92324677
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Steig, William (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31. Artikel-Nr. G0671662694I2N00
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Steig, William (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31. Artikel-Nr. G0671662694I4N10
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Steig, William (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31. Artikel-Nr. G0671662694I2N00
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Steig, William (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31. Artikel-Nr. G0671662694I4N10
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