Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is written and illustrated by William Steig and read by Reid Scott. On a rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings 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 magic.
Transcript
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Standards Alignment
Suggested Grade Level: 2nd-3rd
Standards listed below are for 2nd and 3rd grades but can be adapted to 4th grade standards.
CCSS.SL.2.1, CCSS.SL.3.1, CCSS.SL.2.2, CCSS.SL.3.2, CCSS.RL.2.7, CCSS.RL.3.7, CCSS.L.2.4, CCSS.L.3.4, CCSS.RL.2.1, CCSS.RL.3.1, CCSS.L.2.2, CCSS.L.3.2, CCSS.W.2.1, CCSS.W.3.1, CCSS.L.2.4E, CCSS.L.3.4E,
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