On a rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble thatcanmakewishescome true. But when a lion frightens him on hiswayhome,Sylvestermakes a wish that brings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with hislovingfamilyandrestored to his true self makes a story thatisbeautifullytenderand filled with magic. Illustrated withWilliamSteig'sglowingpictures, this is a modern classicbelovedbychildreneverywhere. Selected as one of the 100 Best Books of theCenturybytheNational Education Association.