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The Wonky Donkey Paperback – May 1, 2010

by Craig Smith (Author), Ms. Katz Cowley (Illustrator)

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Kids will love this cumulative and hysterical read-aloud!

"I was walking down the road and I saw . . .
A donkey,
Hee Haw!
And he only had three legs!
He was a wonky donkey."

Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky wonky donkey!

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Reading age

3 - 5 years
Print length

24 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - Kindergarten
Lexile measure

AD990L
Dimensions

8.8 x 0.2 x 8.6 inches
Publisher

Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication date

May 1, 2010
ISBN-10

0545261244
ISBN-13

978-1338766585
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Craig Smith is the recipient of the 2008 APRA Children's Song of the Year for The Wonky Donkey. When not writing, Craig works as a musician and entertainer. Visit him at craigsmith.co.nz.
Katz Cowley is an illustrator and teacher who leads workshops in drawing, creative journaling, and self-expression.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks; 1st edition (May 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545261244
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338766585
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD990L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.56 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 0.2 x 8.6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #23 in Children's Humor

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Susan J. Hansen

Unintentionally teaches children unkind names to call persons with disabilities.

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018

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I threw it away. I had bought it for my five year old granddaughter as a fun read. Once I read it myself, I knew I couldn't read it to her or anyone. "Wonky" refers to the way the donkey walks with a "bad" leg. "Winky" refers to the donkey's eye injury or illness. And on and on. Sorry, just not clever or funny to me.

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MJK

Completely inappropriate

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018

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The Wonky Donkey sets a precedent for bullying behaviors. Like many others, I thought the video with the Scottish grandma reading it was adorable, so I bought it thinking it would be fun to read to my 7 year old and my toddler. Like many parents, I am doing my best to raise my kids to be accepting of all and to have compassion for those who struggle. This book seems to be severely lacking in both while suggesting that it’s funny to make-fun of others. My 7 year old said “that was kinda mean!” when I asked him for his opinion on it.
I’m sure someone might read my review and say, “it’s just a silly story. Lighten up!” To that I ask, if the story was about a child rather than a donkey, would you still think it was a great book? No! Because that would be cruel. This book suggests to young children that this behavior is ok for anyone. I would give it another star if it concluded with a moral lesson, but it falls miserably short there as well. Disappointed that Scholastic chose to print it.

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Mary L. Brown

How this book can be liked by so many is a mystery.

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018

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I cannot understand how so many people rave about this book. How is the donkey loveable, as stated in the book's promotion? It is made fun of, losses an eye! The next time a child sees a person who has lost a limb, will that person be "wonkey?"

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An Early Primer for Raising a Bully

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018

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This was an awful book. It would only teach children to make fun of handicapped people and to call names. I didn't fine a single thing funny about it. It was crass and inappropriate for children. More suitable for certain government officials than innocent children.

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L California

Want your child to call an amputee “wonky”? Then buy this book!

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018

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Absolutely offensive. I would never read this to my impressionable 4 year old. Immediately the donkey is called “wonky” for having only three legs and an artificial limb. Mind you, it’s a limb that looks like a modern day prosthetic. How horrible would it be to have my child call an amputee “wonky”!

What if it was a recent amputee that hadn’t come to terms with their new reality or gotten comfortable yet with staring strangers? In my profession, I’ve come across too many combat vets, bone cancer survivors, diabetics, or vehicle accident survivors with an amputated limb to every be insensitive with “wonky”.

551 people found this helpful

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Scooby

Such a cute book

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018

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Like many others, I bought this book because I saw the video of the grandmother laughing hysterically as she read the book to her grandchild. The book arrived last night and I read it to my 3 year old who was cracking up the entire story. My husband, who had not seen the video or ever heard of the book, read it to our son again at bedtime, upon request. My 10 year old daughter listened in as well. All 3 were laughing through the entire book! It is just a silly, happy little story that I’m so glad is part of our collection! I only wish it was a little bit longer - I wanted more!

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Samuel Clemens

A bit disturbing for youngsters

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018

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Like many others I watched a YouTube video of a hysterical grandmother reading this book to an infant. What was not shown was the disturbing illustration of a bird having the pecked eye of the winky donkey. Sorry but not for my grandchildren, this would scar them with a fear of birds for life.

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Susan R.

What's not to love?

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018

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I have to be honest, I bought this book for myself. I'm a 62 year old grandmother whose grandchildren are all grown up, or enough that they don't sit on my lap anymore. I loved this book. I'm disappointed that the very first review was 1 star because the write didn't approve of the word "wonky" get over it. There are a lot of words that may not be proper, but this one hits the nail on the head. Thank you for my smile every time I read the book.

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Lucy Clayton

Not funny or suitable for young children

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2019

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Gruesome images not suitable for young children. Laughing at disabilities is not something we really encourage in my house... It wasn't funny and there was no point to the story. There are better tongue twister books if that is what you are looking for! Don't know what all the five star reviews are about! Disappointed and will be taking this to the charity shop as it won't be read again.

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vics

It's laughing at missing organs and limbs...rethink what you want your children to find humorous

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2018

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Was really upset to read this book, which I didn't feel was suitable for a young child: how on earth is it "fun" to have a key character with a missing eye and missing limbs. Especially for any family that lives with disabilities.

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Wasn’t keen on this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2019

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I bought two of these one for my niece and one for my daughters , I was not very comfortable reading it to them , my daughter who is 5 felt sad for the donkey in the story , it does kind of reinforce making fun and laughing at disability , I didn’t gift the other book I have , I guess it was written in a different era , I am no prude but I wasn’t keen on this book

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Beware the scary pictures!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2018

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Beware the scary pictures! I bought this intending to read it to my group of preschoolers, but it would have given them nightmares. More suitable for much older children in my opinion.

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RJS

Scary for little ones

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2018

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The pictures are too graphic and scary for little ones where it shows the eye is missing. It's also very repetitive and there is no point to the story at the end.

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