Donkey-Donkey [Hardcover]

Roger Duvoisin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2007 | Age Level: 2 and up

Donkey-Donkey thinks that he looks ridiculous with long ears that stick straight up, so he consults his friends on the farm. Each animal has its own idea of beautiful ears—all remarkably like their own. Poor Donkey-donkey becomes sadder and sadder as he tries to follow their advice, with hilarious results. Finally, a little girl visiting the farm admires his long ears and, with new self-esteem, Donkey-donkey keeps his beautiful long ears upright from then on. This charming picture book was first published in 1933 with black-and-white illustrations and then in 1940 with beautiful fullcolor pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations. Knopf is proud to reissue a fascimile of the 1940 edition that sold more than one million copies before it became unavailable about 25 years ago.

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About the Author

Roger Duvoisin (1900-1980) wrote and illustrated 40 books, including those featuring Veronica, the conspicuous hippopotamus, and Petunia, the silly goose. He also illustrated more than 100 written by other authors including the Happy Lion books by his wife Louise Fatio. He received a Caldecott Medal and a Caldecott Honor and was considered one of the most distinguished illustrators of the 20th century.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (April 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375840656
• ISBN-13: 978-0375840654
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.4 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my very favorite books as child, September 15, 2007

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J. Austen Fan (Middle of Utah, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Donkey-Donkey (Library Binding)

I had a very old, very worn, very loved copy of this book and just recently replaced it with this hard cover copy. The book is just as a remember it as a child. The art work is done in beautiful, soft watercolors. The story is about a donkey who is sad because he compares his ears to all the other animals ears in the barnyard. He takes advice from each of them on how to improve his appearance, much to his dismay. The story has a happy ending and is wonderful for teaching children to appreciate themselves and others just as they are.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All time favorite, July 22, 2007

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S. Bartels (Overland Park, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Donkey-Donkey (Hardcover)

My husband had this book when he was a child. His mother put it away and saved it for him and now we read it to our girls. The kids love it and as a parent, it is one of my absolute favorites. There are so many children's books I dread reading over and over and over but I really never get tired of this one. The writing and illustrations are charming and it teaches an important lesson. I highly recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent acquisition libraries need to replace a well worn shelf classic., November 4, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Donkey-Donkey (Hardcover)

Roger Duvoisin's DONKEY DONKEY tells of a donkey who has the strangest ears on the farm - long, and sticking up straight. He wants a new look - but nobody can agree on how Donkey-donkey's ears should look best. Each farm animal has a different idea! This book first appeared in 1933 and is only the second written and illustrated by Caldecott medalist winner Duvoisin. It went out of print in the late 1970s, so it's an excellent acquisition libraries need to replace a well worn shelf classic.