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Randolph Caldecott Medal らんどるふ・かるでこっとしょう

Edition 33 (1970)

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William Steig うぃりあむ・すてぃーぐ Winner

A donkey boy named Sylvester loves collecting pebbles and finds a red stone that grants wishes. After fear drives him to turn himself into a rock, the story follows his return to his family in a picture book that balances humor with tenderness.

A wish-granting pebble turns an ordinary day into an unexpected adventure.

32 pages
wish-granting pebblefamily warmthtransformation and self-discoveryan adventure shaped by suspense and comfort