Books by the author WILLIAM STEIG
Amos & Boris
William Steig
Amos the mouse and Boris the whale are friends who have very little in common. Boris rescues Amos, who has set out to sail the seas - but might there be a time when Boris needs rescuing too?An awardwinning fable and New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year from classic creator, William Steig.
Brave Irene
William Steig
This winning heroine will inspire every child to cheer her on as she ventures through a bitter cold snowstorm in William Steig's classic Brave Irene.Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing-- quite an errand for a little girl.But where there's a will, there's a way, as Irene proves in the danger-fraught adventure that follows. She must defy the wiles of the wicked wind, her most formidable opponent, and overcome many obstacles before she completes her mission.Brave Irene is a 1986 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year.Adapted into a short film in 1989 from director Daniel Ivanick.
Characters: Irene
Pete's a Pizza
William Steig
Pete is in a bad mood. It's raining and he can't play out.But never fear, Pete's dad has just the idea to cheer Pete up - turn him into a pizza! He kneads the dough, adds oil and tomatoes, and with some tickles and giggles along the way, before long the sun comes out...A picture book classic from the creator of Shrek; a laugh-out-loud celebration of parents everywhere.
Characters: Pete
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
William Steig
One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make all his wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish with unexpected consequences. Will Sylvester find his way back to his family? Winner of the 1970 Caldecott Medal, this modern classic is full of warmth, humour and joy.
Characters: Sylvester
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (Classic Board Books)
William Steig
The charming Caldecott Medal-winning story about a magic pebble that makes wishes come true is now available as an adorable Classic Board Book!When Sylvester finds a magic pebble that will grant any wish, he can't believe his luck! But after an unexpected scare on the way home, Sylvester makes a wish that has big repercussions.
Characters: Sylvester
Toby, Where are You?
William Steig
An adorable picture book follows the antics of Toby as he delights in hiding from his parents, but when he fears that they might not find him, he lets them know where he is hiding. Reprint.
Characters: Toby
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