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Later she sat on the ground in the forest between school and home, and spring was so bright and beautiful, the warm air touched her so tenderly, she could almost feel herself changing into a flower. Her light dress felt like petals. "I love everything," she heard herself say. "So do I," a voice answered. Pearl straightened up and looked around. No one was there.

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When they had eventually calmed down a bit, and had gotten home, Mr. Duncan put the magic pebble in an iron safe. Some day they might want to use it, but really, for now, what more could they wish for? They all had all that they wanted.

William Steig

William Steig

William Steig

Born: November 14, 1907

Died: October 3, 2003 (aged 95)

Bio: William Steig was an American cartoonist, sculptor, and, late in life, an illustrator and writer of children's books.

Known for:

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (1969)
Shrek! (1990)
Doctor De Soto (1982)
The Amazing Bone (1976)
Abel's Island (1976)

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