"Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" | Picture Book Study

This classic, award-winning picture book inspires imagination and compassion in young readers. Join the adventurous donkey Sylvester as a magic pebble grants his wish in unexpected ways. Your students will be love the colorful illustrations and lessons about family, friendship, and finding courage within.

Extend learning beyond the book with 30+ thoughtfully designed printables that reinforce literacy skills, comprehension, critical thinking, and more.

Students can practice story sequences, comparing tales through Venn diagrams, writing their own magic pebble adventures, practicing letter formation, sorting words and pictures, filling in missing story words, and other skill-building challenges. Coloring pages, popsicle stick puppets, dot-to-dot activities, cause and effect practice, and youtube video suggestions round out the interdisciplinary fun.

The wide variety of activity types and difficulty levels allows teachers to tailor the study to class needs and pace. Print only what you require to immerse students in this heartwarming tale. Discussion questions, tracing pages, early writing prompts, book report templates, story crown patterns, sight word practice, phonics worksheets, character traits exercises, sequencing strips, and more support differentiated instruction.

Watch students' empathy and creativity bloom as they design new covers, sequence events, illustrate wishes, compare tales, and make deeper connections during this magical story. This book study is sure to be a hit in your classroom!