donkeys

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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.

Brighty of the Grand Canyon

1983
Brighty was a little burro who roamed the Grand Canyon. On his trips up and down the canyon wall he hobnobbed with map makers, artists and geologists.

The teeth of the rabbit

When a rabbit newcomer arrives in class and proves that he is a star athlete in spite of having a dental device, Ariol is challenged to decide if the newcomer is a potential friend or a rival for Petula's affections.

The little rats of the opera

Dance class is in session for donkeys and pigs, even Ariol's teacher, Mr. Blunt, joins the dance floor, and Ariol hopes his secret crush, Petula, the cow, will dance with him.

Bizzbilla hits the bullseye

While Ariol pals around with Ramono on a visit with his grandparents, Bizbilla finally makes her move.

The return of Thelma the unicorn

"Told in rhyming text, Thelma is a pony who created a big splash when she dressed up and posed as a unicorn, but she returned to her best friend Otis the donkey when fame proved to be stressful; now her many fans want her back, and Thelma is reluctant--until Otis agrees to go along as her manager and backup, so she can concentrate on being awesome"--OCLC.
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Sylvester and the magic pebble

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.
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Honestly, our music stole the show!

the story of the Bremen Town musicians as told by the donkey
In this humorous adaptation of the story, Don Key and his animal friends are looking for a recording deal, and when they chance to scare away a bunch of robbers who have been terrorizing Bremen they become heroes--and get their deal.
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