After his grandfather presents him with a donkey, Mikis falls in love with the creature, but his grandparents tell him that the donkey is a working animal, not a pet. However, they let Mikis choose her nameNTsakiNand allow them to spend Sundays together. Eventually, both Mikis and his grandfather learn what it means to care for another creature. Illustrations.
One day, Mikis's grandfather has a surprise for him: a new donkey waiting Mikis falls in love with the creature, but his grandparents tell him that the donkey is a working animal, not a pet. However, they still let Mikis choose her name -- Tsaki -- and allow the two of them to spend their Sundays together. Mikis and Tsaki soon become fast friends, and together the two have some grand adventures. Eventually, both Mikis and his grandfather learn a bit more about what exactly it means to care for another creature.Brought to life by drawings from Philip Hopman, Bibi Dumon Tak's gentle, humorous story is perfect for any readers who may have their own soft spot for animals."
Product Details
MIKIS & THE DONKEY
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 89
Product Weight: 0.52 lbs
Author: Dumon Tak, Bibi
Illustrator: Hopman, Philip
Publication Date: 2014-10-06
Language: English
Publisher: WILLIAM B EERDMANS PUB CO
Dewey Decimal Classification: FIC
Audience Age Group: 08 to 12
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780802854308