Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
By (Author) William Steig
Illustrated by William Steig
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
3rd September 2018
5th July 2018
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 215mm, Height 260mm, Spine 4mm
179g
Description
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.
Author Bio
William Steig (Author, Illustrator) 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.
