Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
GPTKB entity
Properties (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
children's book
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
animated short film
1978. |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Sylvester_and_his_friends.
Sylvester_and_his_parents. |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_Steig
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| gptkbp:availableFormats |
hardcover.
digital. paperback. audiobook. eBook. large print. |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Caldecott_Medal
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Sylvester_grows_through_his_experiences.
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| gptkbp:characterTraits |
naive
curious imaginative adventurous |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Sylvester_turns_into_a_rock.
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| gptkbp:criticalReception |
positive reviews.
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
often referenced in discussions about children's literature.
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influential in children's literature.
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| gptkbp:education |
used in teaching imagination.
used in teaching moral lessons. used in teaching themes of family. |
| gptkbp:filmography |
short film adaptation.
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| gptkbp:firstClaim |
1969 edition.
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| gptkbp:genre |
fantasy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:William_Steig
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
folklore.
fairy_tales. |
| gptkbp:influences |
inspired other children's books.
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| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0689811923
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
gptkb:Sylvester
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| gptkbp:moral |
appreciate what you have.
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
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| gptkbp:notableStores |
similar fantasy children's books.
other_works_by_William_Steig. |
| gptkbp:pageCount |
32
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| gptkbp:plot |
A_young_donkey_named_Sylvester_finds_a_magic_pebble.
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| gptkbp:publishedBy |
not part of a series.
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster
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| gptkbp:publishes |
multiple reprints.
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| gptkbp:releaseYear |
1969
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| gptkbp:resolution |
Sylvester_learns_the_value_of_being_himself.
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| gptkbp:setting |
a small town
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| gptkbp:storyArc |
follows a classic hero's journey.
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| gptkbp:style |
whimsical.
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the pebble represents wishes.
the rock represents isolation. |
| gptkbp:targetAudience |
children
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| gptkbp:theme |
the importance of family
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| gptkbp:userDemographics |
promotes creativity.
fosters imagination. children aged 4-8. encourages discussion among children. |