Paperback. Pub Date: 2012 Pages: 32 in Publisher: Little Simon On a rainy day of Sylvester finds a magic pebble to that can make wishes come true But when a lion frightens him on his way home of Sylvester makes a wish that-ings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his true self makes a story that is beautifully tender and filled with true magic. Illustrated with William Steig's glowing pictures. this is a modern classic beloved by children everywhere. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is a winner of the Caldecott Medal. In a moment of fright. Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then can not hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again.