Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
by William Steig
Caldecott Medal (1970)
The magical story of Slyvester the donkey whose hobby is collecting pebbles.
On a rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. On his way home, he sees a lion. Startled, Sylvester unthinkingly wishes he were a rock. Although safe from the lion, Sylvester cannot hold the pebble to wish himself into a donkey again. His worried parents search everywhere for him but just couldn't find him. He gets his chance to make another wish when the magic pebble is placed on his back. He is reunited with his dear family.
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