Only a Donkey

Name: Only a Donkey
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143501220
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Celeste Walters

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Only a Donkey by Celeste Walters is a delightful story involving various farm animals who embark on an adventurous journey. The plot unfolds as these animals learn about kindness, acceptance, and the importance of believing in oneself, with the donkey playing a key role in teaching these valuable lessons. The book introduces young readers to themes of friendship and understanding through engaging characters and an enjoyable narrative.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you appreciate heartwarming tales with lessons about kindness and understanding. It beautifully introduces the idea that everyone, regardless of their appearance or perceived worth, has a significant role to play, making it a lovely read for both young readers and adults alike.

Only a Donkey

All the animals on the farm look down of donkey, until one day they make a journey to a statue of Simpson and the donkey. There they listen to the story of a man and his donkey who worked tirelessly to save wounded soldiers at Gallipoli. Ages 3+.

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At the farm, the donkey is teased by the other animals—especially the bull! Then one night, the donkey has a magical dream. The following morning, they all set out on an amazing journey.

This uplifting story of humility, courage, and compassion weaves in the heroic Anzac legend of Simpson and the Donkey. Lyrically told and beautifully illustrated, it is a story that demands to be read and re-read, while the timeless themes will inspire readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143501220

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 32

Collections

Celeste Walters Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Celeste Walters has been a teacher, a children's theatre actor/manager, a lecturer in Drama and Language and Literature at Deakin University and writer-in-residence at tertiary institutions as well as in primary and secondary schools. Celeste has published texts on drama and the writing of eulogies. Her novels for younger readers include Treading the Boards and of her books of verse, Who's Who at the Zoo, illustrated by Patricia Mullins, is a special favourite. Celeste has also written several novels for young adults, including The Last Race, the award-winning The Killing of Mud-Eye, The Glass Mountain and Deception.