Sylvester and the Magic Pebble - Couverture rigide

One 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 own donkey self makes a story that is beautifully tender and perfectly joyful.
Illustrated with William Steig's glowing pictures, this winner of the 1970 Caldecott Medal is a modern classic beloved by children everywhere. Now reissued to celebrate the discovery of the original artwork, this deluxe edition contains painstakingly careful color corrections made from those watercolor originals -- the color you'll see within this book is as Mr. Steig had originally intended it to be. It also features his moving Caldecott Medal acceptance speech.
The New York Times Book Review wrote of Mr. Steig that "everything he does is magic." This deluxe edition of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble truly recaptures that magic for a whole new generation of readers.

William Steig (1907–2003) received the Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and received countless honors and awards for his children’s books, which are loved by readers young and old. Born in New York City, he spent much of his life in Massachusetts before his death in 2003.

James Earl Jones is a beloved and award-winning actor who has achieved success in television, film, and theater. From voicing Darth Vader to The Lion King’s Mufasa, his vocal talent is widely known and appreciated. Recipient of everything from Tonys and Emmys to the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, he most recently starred in the Broadway production of Driving Miss Daisy. He lives in Pawling, New York.