donkeys

Presents four stories about animals and children who find themselves in perplexing situations - from handling a hungry fox with a toothache to delivering a dress in a snowstorm. Includes a brief interview with the author.

Two young scientists in disguise carry out a dangerous mission on another planet.

Two burros sold to the slave-driving owners of the silver mine eventually return to save their village from starvation.

Photographs and brief text present various breeds of horses and donkeys.

The story of a little donkey who dreams of being the color blue because he believes that all of the beautiful and well-loved things in life are blue.

A young boy faces the world alone until his journeys with a magical donkey bring him self-confidence, personal strength, and a new understanding of love.

Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble that grants his every wish, but in a moment of fright he wishes he were a rock, and then cannot hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again.

Because Mary and Joseph must travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem, an angel offers four beasts the choice to carry the greatest burden.

An old lame donkey helps Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and is rewarded for his good deed.

Jalopy, the donkey, leaves the desert for the cool grasses of Tummy Bay where he has trouble until he learns the pigs' language.