Title: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Author: William Steig
Illustrator: William Steig
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Year: 1969
Awards/Accolades: Caldecott Medal
Summary: In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then cannot hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again. (Publisher) Was challenged in the 1970s becuase police are depicted as pigs. Was thought to be “anti-establishment.”
Use in Classroom/Library:
Many excellent questions at Teaching Children Philosophy.org
Curriculum Connection:
Science: study and learn about various rock types
Special Features:
Teachingbooks.net page with links to several lesson plan ideas
This title is in the Saint Joseph School Library.
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