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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Book • 2010
In this Caldecott Medal-winning book, Sylvester, a donkey, discovers a magic pebble that grants wishes.
However, he accidentally turns himself into a giant rock.
The story follows Sylvester's year-long wait through changing seasons until his parents find him and restore him back to his normal form.
The book captures a range of emotions and emphasizes the importance of family and reunion.
However, he accidentally turns himself into a giant rock.
The story follows Sylvester's year-long wait through changing seasons until his parents find him and restore him back to his normal form.
The book captures a range of emotions and emphasizes the importance of family and reunion.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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Elizabeth Craft as the first book that made her cry as a child, recalling the emotional impact of the story.
Elizabeth Craft as the first book that made her cry as a child, recalling the emotional impact of the story.
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Mayim Bialik as one of her favorite childhood books, illustrating the existential crisis of children.
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Mentioned by 
Alexis Madrigal as an example of a children's book with playful humor and poetry, appealing to both children and adults.
Alexis Madrigal as an example of a children's book with playful humor and poetry, appealing to both children and adults. Mac Barnett on Why Picture Books Are Real Literature
