Reuben Hoar Library (Littleton)

Sylvester and the magic pebble, and other stories, by William Steig

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Sylvester and the magic pebble, and other stories, by William Steig
Language
eng
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Literary text for sound recordings
fiction
Main title
Sylvester and the magic pebble
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Responsibility statement
by William Steig
Sub title
and other stories
Summary
Sylvester and the magic pebble: On a rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. When a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish, with results he hasn't expectedThe amazing bone: Pearl couldn't be a nicer pig. Touched by spring, she dawdles in the dandelions and exudes an infectious love for life. Then she happens upon a talking bone that used to belong to a witch. On the way home the bone manages to scare off a band of attackers, but does not fare as well with a foxBrave Irene: Mrs. Bobbin, the dressmaker, is hurriedly sewing a ball gown for the Duchess. When she becomes too sick to deliver it on time, her daughter Irene steps in and battles powerful winds and snow to prove that where there is a will, there is a way
Table Of Contents
Sylvester and the magic pebble / narrated by John Lithgow -- The amazing bone / narrated by John Lithgow -- Brave Irene / narrated by Lindsay Crouse
Target audience
primary
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