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Donkey-donkey

by Roger Duvoisin
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The illustrated children’s classic about friendship and self-acceptance, from a Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator and the author of Petunia—perfect for reading aloud with kids ages 2-5

When a self-conscious donkey meets a new friend who likes him just the way he is, he realizes that accepting himself—long ears and all!—is the most important lesson.
Donkey-donkey has a problem. Despite his many friends and his good master, he is sad because his ears are so long and ridiculous. If only Donkey-donkey could have short sensible ears like his friend, Pat the horse, he would be content. So, he seeks the advice of his fellow farm animals who suggest he wear his ears differently, more like theirs: floppy like the dog’s, to the side like the sheep’s, to the front like the pig’s. But each unnatural arrangement leads to increasing insult and injury. Finally, a little girl passing by remarks on the beauty of the pretty little donkey’s ears! 
At last Donkey-donkey is happy. A classic tale of vanity and folly, and learning to accept oneself—protrudent ears, redundant name, and all.

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  • Release date

    March 8, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9781590179895
      • File size: 17985 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781590179895
      • File size: 17986 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2017
      Donkey-donkey is envious of his friend Pat the horse's small ears and feels self-conscious about his own long, sticking-up ears. The other farm animals recommend he change his appearance, further eroding his self-confidence. A sparrow and a little girl succeed in showing Donkey-donkey to love himself for who he is. Cheerful fine-lined illustrations with washes of color add humor to Donkey-donkey's plight.

      (Copyright 2017 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

    • The Horn Book

      November 1, 2016
      Donkey-donkey is envious of his friend Pat the horse's small ears and feels self-conscious about his own long ears that stick straight up from his head. He consults with the other farm animals, who recommend he change his appearance, further eroding his self-confidence. A small sparrow and a little girl succeed in showing Donkey-donkey to love himself for who he is. Cheerful farm-set illustrations with fine black lines and washes of color add humor to Donkey-donkey's plight. Duvoisin's be yourself message is as relevant today as it was in the eighty-three years since the book's original publication. elissa gershowitz

      (Copyright 2016 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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