1. Understanding The Book: The Amazing Bone by William Steig Caldecott Honor Book

2. The author and illustrator of the book is William Steig. William Steig (1907-2003)

3. The author and illustrator of the book is William Steig. William Steig (1907-2003)  Some people called him the "King of Cartoons" because he was a cartoonist for The New Yorker magazine.  He wrote many award- winning children's picture books and novels.

4. Can you think of any other books by William Steig? William Steig (1907-2003)

5. Can you think of any other books by William Steig? William Steig (1907-2003)

6. Can you think of any other books by William Steig? William Steig (1907-2003)

7. Can you think of any other books by William Steig? William Steig (1907-2003)

8. Even though he was a famous writer and illustrator, William Steig was very shy. He hated speaking in public.

9. William Steig (1907-2003) When he had to give an acceptance speech for his Caldecott Medal he wrote: “I would almost rather die than have to formally address a group of people larger than two in number.” (5/10/70) http://www.hbook.com/exhibit/steig1.htmlhttp://www.hbook.com/exhibit/steig1.html

10. Have you ever felt shy, afraid, left out of things? William Steig (1907-2003)

11. The Amazing Bone can do amazing things: The Amazing Bone can speak in any language. Can you speak in any other language? Check out this site at the Internet Public Library: http://www.ipl.org/youth/hello/

12. The Amazing Bone is a special friend to Pearl: How can we be a special friend to someone?