Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

by William Steig, and published by Windmill Books

The book cover of "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" by William Steigfeatures a charming village of cottages with low picket fences populated by animals wearing clothing. Two donkeys are chatting with a pig and some chickens. The Randolph Caldecott Medal Award Seal has been affixed to the upper right corner.

About

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is a charming, tender story about the experiences of a donkey named Sylvester and his family after he finds and makes a wish upon a magic pebble.

Awards Won

Title Year
Randolph Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott and is intended to create more abundant and joyful life in pictures for children. It is awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children published in the United States during the year, and shall be awarded to the artist whether or not he be author of the text.
 1970 - Winner(s)