The Amazing Bone
By William Steig
The Story
A pig named Pearl finds a talking bone on her way home from school, and their new friendship is soon tested by robbers and a hungry fox with unexpected powers.
Why It's Special
For the kid who talks to every stray creature they meet, this is a story about a friendship that turns out to be exactly the magic you needed.
- Big idea: Unlikely friendships can turn up anywhere, and sometimes the strangest companion is the one who saves you.
- Vibes: whimsical, a little tense, and warmly old-fashioned
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy talking-animal adventures
- like to imagine ordinary objects coming to life
- are working on handling scary moments in a story safely
- respond well to gentle suspense with a satisfying resolution
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: How do you think Pearl and the bone worked together to get past danger?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Pearl felt when she first heard the bone talk?
- Imagination: If you found a talking bone on your way home, what would you want to ask it?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever made an unexpected friend somewhere you didn't expect?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think Pearl kept the bone with her instead of leaving it behind?
