Sylvester Duncan lived with his father and mother at Acorn Road in Oatsdale. One of his hobbies was collecting pebbles of unusual shape and color. One rainy day during vacation he found a magic pebble that had the power to grant all wishes.

Starting home to amaze his father and mother, he was frightened by a lion, and the wish that he wished led to a year of sorrow and separation for the Duncan family. The lost son and his parents faced their problems with bravery and determination, until the happy conclusion reunited the endearing donkey with his loving and steadfast father and mother.

In this beautiful story, William Steig blends humor and tenderness as only he can.

From the dust jacket