9 Top fantasy books like Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

By: William Steig

3.12

Format: None pages, Hardcover

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frigh…

If you liked the fantasy plot in Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig , here is a list of 9 books like this:

Cover of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon, Verna Aardema

1. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

By: Leo Dillon , Diane Dillon , Verna Aardema

4.04

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance ha… read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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2. Strega Nona

By: Tomie dePaola , Castellanos Prada Ruth de

4.26

Format: 44 pages, Hardcover

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the t… read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"In a town in Calabria, a long time ago, there lived an old lady everyone called Strega Nona, which meant "Grandma Witch"."

-Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona

Cover of The Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack, Kurt Wiese

3. The Story About Ping

By: Marjorie Flack , Kurt Wiese

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Ping was an adventurous duck who lived on a beautiful wise-eyed boat on the Yangtze River. He liked… read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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4. The Lion and the Mouse

By: Jerry Pinkney

4.22

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

"Sometimes even the King needs help... and little friends may prove to be great friends." In awa… read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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5. In the Night Kitchen

By: Maurice Sendak

4.12

Format: None pages, Paperback

Sendak's hero Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are makin… read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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6. The Little House

By: Virginia Lee Burton

5.00

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

Virginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House… read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
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  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton

7. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

By: Virginia Lee Burton

5.00

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and… read more

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  • classics
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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8. The Story of Babar

By: Jean de Brunhoff , None

3.61

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

The classic first story about literature's most beloved pachyderm. After his mother is killed by a … read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy

9. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

By: William Steig

3.12

Format: None pages, Hardcover

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frigh… read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • family
  • fantasy
Cover of Tuesday by David Wiesner

10. Tuesday

By: David Wiesner

3.32

Format: None pages, Paperback

A Caldecott classic celebrating twenty years in print. David Wiesner received the 1991 Caldecott Me… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business by Esphyr Slobodkina

11. Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

By: Esphyr Slobodkina

3.76

Format: None pages, Paperback

Caps for Saleis a timeless classic beloved by millions...one of the most popular picture books ever… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
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12. Make Way for Ducklings

By: Robert McCloskey

4.24

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-s… read more

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  • classics
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • animals
  • fiction
  • family

13. Swimmy

By: Leo Lionni

3.48

Format: None pages, Paperback

Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, b… read more

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14. Stone Soup

By: Marcia Brown

3.87

Format: 309 pages, Paperback

First published in 1947, this classic picture book has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular … read more

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15. Harry the Dirty Dog

By: Gene Zion , Margaret Bloy Graham

3.94

Format: 322 pages, Hardcover

There's never been another dog as delightful-or dirty-as Harry. This lovable white dog with black s… read more

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16. Officer Buckle & Gloria

By: Peggy Rathmann

3.94

Format: 322 pages,

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17. The Three Pigs

By: David Wiesner

4.09

Format: None pages, Hardcover

This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book begins placidly (and familiarly) enough, with three pigs … read more

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18. Owl Moon

By: Jane Yolen , John Schoenherr

3.56

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and … read more

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19. The Snowy Day

By: Ezra Jack Keats

3.33

Format: 300 pages, Paperback

Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal! No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the … read more

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20. The House in the Night

By: Beth Krommes , Susan Marie Swanson

3.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Winner of the 2009 Caldecott Medal! A spare, patterned text and glowing pictures explore the origin… read more

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21. Dogs vs Bears

By: Austin Davis

4.30

Format: 52 pages, Paperback

Fourth-grader Austin Davis introduces a new way for kids to learn about diversity, appreciating dif… read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction

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