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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

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  • Would you want a magic pebble? Why or why not?
    Answers will vary.
  • How do you think Sylvester felt while he was a rock?
    Lonely, sad, helpless, and worried.
  • What was your favorite part of the story?
    answers will vary
  • Who is the main character?
    Sylvester Duncan, a young donkey.
  • What special pebble did Sylvester find?
    A magic red pebble that could make wishes come true.
  • What does "enchanted" mean?
    Having magical powers.
  • Can you think of a better wish that Sylvester could make to escape from the lion?
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  • Why was finding the pebble near the rock important?
    It reminded Sylvester's parents that he would have liked the pebble and prompted them to talk about him while the pebble was on the rock.
  • What did Sylvester collect?
    Pebbles.
  • What does "extra-ordinary" mean?
    Very unusual or remarkable.
  • What does "pebble" mean?
    A small smooth stone.
  • Do you think Sylvester and his parents will ever use the magic pebble again? If yes, what will they wish for?
    answers will vary
  • What does "reunited" mean?
    Brought together again after being apart.
  • Why do you think Sylvester wished to become a rock so quickly?
    He was scared and wanted to escape the lion immediately.
  • Why couldn't Sylvester change back into a donkey?
    As a rock he could not hold the pebble or make a wish.
  • Where was the magic pebble while Sylvester was a rock?
    Lying on the ground near him.
  • What could Sylvester have wished for instead of becoming a rock?
    He could have wished for the lion to disappear, for help, or to be somewhere safe.
  • How did Sylvester's parents feel when he disappeared?
    They were sad and worried.
  • How did Sylvester discover the pebble was magical?
    He wished for it to stop raining, and it did.
  • What did Sylvester wish for when he saw the lion?
    He wished he were a rock.
  • What was the happiest part of the story?
    When Sylvester reunited with his parents.
  • What message do you think the author wanted readers to learn?
    Think before acting, cherish family, and be grateful for everyday life.
  • Why didn't Sylvester's parents stop looking for him?
    They loved him and hoped he would return.
  • How did Sylvester finally become a donkey again?
    Sylvester wished he were himself again while touching the pebble.
  • What animal frightened Sylvester?
    A lion.
  • What lesson did Sylvester learn from the magic pebble?
    To think carefully before making wishes and appreciate what he has.
  • What does "anxious" mean?
    Worried or nervous.
  • If you found a magic pebble, what would you wish for?
    answers will vary
  • How do you think Sylvester felt when he realized that he was stuck as a rock?
    answers will vary
  • How would the story be different if Sylvester had never found the pebble?
    He would not have become a rock and the problem would not have happened.
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