Monday, April 25, 2011

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble


Title: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Author: William Steig
Genre: Fiction
Ages: 7-12


Summary: A donkey named Sylvester finds a red pebble and discovers that it is magical. He can wish for whatever he wants but unfortunately wishes to be a rock and never returns home. His parebts are worried so then he turns back to himself.

About the author:William Steig was born November 14,1907. He was known for his famous illustrations and cartoons. Later in life he started writing childrens books.

Skill/Theme: Be happy with who you are. 

Pre-reading activity: What would you wish for? Why did you wish for this? What else would you wish for and why? Draw a picture of what you would wish for.

Post-reading activity: Hide "magic" red pebbles around the room and have all of the students find one. 

I like this book but it kind of reminded me of Aladdin. I wish it was slightly more original.

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