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William Steig

William Steig

  • 4 stars across 19 books
William Steig (1907 - 2003) was a prolific American cartoonist, sculptor and, later in life, an author of popular children's literature. Most noted for the books Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, he also created the character Shrek, who inspired the popular movie series.
29th March 2012

Shrek!

Shrek wasn't always a movie star ... Discover the ugly truth about everyone's favourite ogre. There's no doubt abo... MoreShrek!

(1 review) Review
1st December 2011

Doctor De Soto

Doctor De Soto, mouse and expert dentist, does very good work, curing toothache in animals large and small: his expertis... MoreDoctor De Soto

(1 review) Review
5th July 2018

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make all his wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on h... MoreSylvester and the Magic Pebble

(1 review) Review
1st December 2011

Brave Irene

Irene Bobbin's mother has made the most beautiful dress in the world for the duchess, but is too ill to deliver it for t... MoreBrave Irene

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1st December 2011

Amos & Boris

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15th September 1994

Rotten Island

What would happen if every creature on land and sea were free to be as rotten as possible? If every day was a free-for-a... MoreRotten Island

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26th April 2005

When Everybody Wore A Hat

This is the story of when I was a boy, almost 100 years ago, when fire engines were pulled by horses, boys did not play ... MoreWhen Everybody Wore A Hat

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8th March 2007

Pete's a Pizza

Pete's father starts kneading the dough. Next, some oil is generously applied. (Its really water.) And then some tomatoe... MorePete's a Pizza

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