A cherished classic is brought to life with
the audio stylings of renowned actor James Earl Jones.Sylvester
can’t believe his luck when he finds a magic pebble that can make
wishes come true. But when a lion jumps out at him on his way home,
Sylvester is shocked into making a wish that has unexpected
consequences. After overcoming a series of obstacles, Sylvester is
eventually reunited with his loving family. Illustrated with
William Steig’s glowing pictures, this winner of the Caldecott
Medal is beloved by children everywhere. This package includes a
paperback book along with a CD of this modern classic read by
legendary actor James Earl Jones.
關於作者:
【美】威廉·史塔克(William
Steig)
史塔克1907年出生于美国纽约,他的家人都从事与艺术相关的工作,因此他成为一名漫画家也就不出奇了。史塔克凭借出众的才华被《新闻周刊》誉为“漫画之王”,曾担任著名杂志《纽约客》艺术总监长达30
年之久。他创作的《驴小弟变石头》和 《会说话的骨头》分别获得1970年以及1977年凯迪克金奖、银奖,1976
年的《老鼠阿贝漂流记》和 1983年的《老鼠牙医生》都获得了纽伯瑞银奖。其他深受欢迎的作品还有《斯宾奇发脾气》《小老鼠和大鲸鱼》等,以及被改编成电影的《怪物史莱克》等。他本人在1988年获得国际安徒生奖画家奖的提名。
威廉·史塔克于2003年10月逝世。
William Steig 1907–2003 received the
Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and
received countless honors and awards for his children’s books,
which are loved by readers young and old. Born in New York City, he
spent much of his life in Massachusetts before his death in
2003.
James Earl Jones is a beloved and award-winning actor who
has achieved success in television, film, and theater. From voicing
Darth Vader to The Lion King’s Mufasa, his vocal talent is
widely known and appreciated. Recipient of everything from Tonys
and Emmys to the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, he
most recently starred in the Broadway production of Driving Miss
Daisy. He lives in Pawling, New York.