donkeys

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The wonky donkey

Illustrations and lyrical text describe a bird's adventure walking down the road and meeting an odd donkey with three legs and one eye.

The misfit donkey

2021
"Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose's mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble. A baby donkey tries to make friends with a herd of older donkeys from a neighboring farm. But the older donkeys don't want to be friends. No one can figure out why--until Lily comes to visit. It's Lily to the rescue!"--Provided by publisher.

A donkey called Mistletoe

2021
"Jasmine Green and her best friend tom, visit their neighbor Mr. Hobson to help with chores, only to discover that he is selling his farm and moving to an assisted-living facility. this means he won't have a home for his donkey, Mistletoe. Jasmine wants to keep Mistletoe at Oak Tree Farm, where Mr. Hobson can visit. Caring for a donkey is lots of work, though, especially with Jasmine's younger brother around. But when the Christmas play encounters a mishap, Jasmine realizes she may have the perfect understudy in mind"--Provided by publisher.
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The small miracle

1950
When Italian orphan Pepino's donkey becomes ill, the boy travels from Assisi to Rome to ask the Pope for a cure that involves bringing the animal into the crypt of Saint Francis.

The small one

1997
A boy searching for a suitable buyer for his old donkey chooses a man named Joseph who plans to travel to Bethlehem with his wife Mary.

The grinny granny donkey

2020
Illustrations and lyrical text introduce Dinky Donkey's grandmother, who has a problem--her false teeth keep falling out of her mouth.
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The buskers of Bremen

Urdu
2001
Four old animals escaping their owners--who plan to kill them--experience a change of fortune on their way to become street musicians in Bremen. Presented in Urdu and English.

I say ooh you say aah

2018
Invites the reader to interact with the story by repeating words and actions while helping a timid donkey find something he is missing.

Saving Winslow

2019
"Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small creatures--not even lightning bugs, worms, or goldfish. So when his father brings home a sickly, newborn mini donkey, he's determined to save him. He names him Winslow. Taking care of him helps Louie feel closer to his brother, Gus, who is far, far away in the army. Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, especially Louie's quirky new friend, Nora. But as Louie's bond with Winslow grows, surprising events prove that this fragile donkey--and Louie--are stronger than anyone could have imagined"--Publisher.

The dinky donkey

Illustrations and lyrical text follow Wonky Donkey's little daughter, Dinky Donkey.

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