Imagine all the happiness you would have if you found a magic pebble that granted your every wish! Sylvester Duncan, a donkey who collects pebbles "of unusual shape and color," experiences just such a lucky find. But before he can make all his wishes come true, the young donkey unexpectedly encounters a mean-looking lion. Startled, Sylvester wishes he were a rock, and drops the pebble because he can no longer hold it and thus cannot wish himself back to a donkey. His parents become very depressed and think that they will never see thier son again. However, in the happy ending Sylvester's parents pick up the pebble and wish for thier son back. The rock that they were sitting on magically turns into Sylvester and they reunite happily.
This is another heart-warming story of true love and family. This story has simple illustrations of animals taking on human characteristics wearing clothes and talking. The illustrations of the animals emotions are very detailed as well. Children will love this truly magical story.
Steig, W. (1969) Sylvester and the magic pebble. New York: Scholastic Inc.
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