Title: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Author: William Steig
Illustrator: William Steig
Publisher: Little Simon
Year of Publication: 2012
Genre: Fiction - Fable
Horn Book Guide rating: 2
Summary:
Sylvester Duncan lived with his mother and father. One of his hobbies was to collect pebbles of unusual shape and color. One day, he found a rare pebble. It was red, round and magical. Once Sylvester found out that the pebble was magical, he kept asking for silly wishes until he got himself in a predicament.
Summary of Professional Reviews:
CLCD: Randolph Caldecott Winner (1970). Lexile measure 700
The Horn Book Online Guide: Steig classic of a donkey named Sylvester and wish granting red stone and what happens when accidentally turns himself into a rock. A remarkable atmosphere of childlike innocence pervades the book.Beautiful pictures greatly extend the kindly humor and the warm, unselfconsicious tenderness.
Review by B. Elizabeth Harclerode
This story is about a donkey named Sylvester. He enjoyed collecting pebbles. One day, he found a red, round and magical pebble. He never knew that this pebble was going to change life in a significant way. On his way back home, Sylvester encountered a hungry looking lion, he panicked and wished to turn himself into a rock. His family was really sad because Sylvester disappeared and they missed him so much. After some time, his parents went on a picnic and sat by the rock and for their surprise the rock magically turned into Sylvester. They were so happy to be together again. Overall, I really appreciated the illustrations of this book. I liked the pastel colors and the drawings. Needless to say, I was able to connect with the text and feel the emotions that the author was trying to convey. For example, when Sylvester was missing and his parents were crying for him, I was able to relate to the feeling because I am a parent. Needless to say, I loved the ending because it sends a message that nothing in this world is better than the love of your family.
This book would be useful when teaching…
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble can be used to teach about safety. Teachers can have a conversations about wondering to places without an adult. Teach young children that they should always let their parents know their whereabouts. Lastly, this book sends a message that nothing is more important than the love of one's family.
Author: William Steig
Illustrator: William Steig
Publisher: Little Simon
Year of Publication: 2012
Genre: Fiction - Fable
Horn Book Guide rating: 2
Summary:
Sylvester Duncan lived with his mother and father. One of his hobbies was to collect pebbles of unusual shape and color. One day, he found a rare pebble. It was red, round and magical. Once Sylvester found out that the pebble was magical, he kept asking for silly wishes until he got himself in a predicament.
Summary of Professional Reviews:
CLCD: Randolph Caldecott Winner (1970). Lexile measure 700
The Horn Book Online Guide: Steig classic of a donkey named Sylvester and wish granting red stone and what happens when accidentally turns himself into a rock. A remarkable atmosphere of childlike innocence pervades the book.Beautiful pictures greatly extend the kindly humor and the warm, unselfconsicious tenderness.
Review by B. Elizabeth Harclerode
This story is about a donkey named Sylvester. He enjoyed collecting pebbles. One day, he found a red, round and magical pebble. He never knew that this pebble was going to change life in a significant way. On his way back home, Sylvester encountered a hungry looking lion, he panicked and wished to turn himself into a rock. His family was really sad because Sylvester disappeared and they missed him so much. After some time, his parents went on a picnic and sat by the rock and for their surprise the rock magically turned into Sylvester. They were so happy to be together again. Overall, I really appreciated the illustrations of this book. I liked the pastel colors and the drawings. Needless to say, I was able to connect with the text and feel the emotions that the author was trying to convey. For example, when Sylvester was missing and his parents were crying for him, I was able to relate to the feeling because I am a parent. Needless to say, I loved the ending because it sends a message that nothing in this world is better than the love of your family.
This book would be useful when teaching…
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble can be used to teach about safety. Teachers can have a conversations about wondering to places without an adult. Teach young children that they should always let their parents know their whereabouts. Lastly, this book sends a message that nothing is more important than the love of one's family.