The Hungry Donkey

Name: The Hungry Donkey
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SKU: 9780746063088
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By Heather Amery

Series: Farmyard Tales

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In The Hungry Donkey by Heather Amery, young readers are introduced to the delightful world of Apple Tree Farm, where they meet a hungry donkey named Ears and the ever-resourceful Mrs Boot. Ears embarks on a quest to satisfy his unending hunger, leading to light-hearted adventures around the farm. This charming story, suitable for children, combines fun and gentle themes of friendship and curiosity.
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Description

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780746063088

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 94.0mm

Height: 148.0mm

Weight: 30g

Pages: 16

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Heather Amery Series: Farmyard Tales

About the Author

Heather Amery was born and brought up in Bath, Somerset. Heather has written over a hundred books for children, including alphabet books, science and history books, craft books, classical fairy tales, a series for beginner readers called Farmyard Tales, Bible stories, and Greek Myths. She has also compiled word books, song books, and books of poetry.

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