Donkey's Busy Day
1st Edition
Published on 2. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-7475-9547-2 (ISBN)
Description
Donkey is extremely proud to have been put in charge of the farm - and to be responsible for ensuring that all the jobs get done. But when he tries to encourage the animals to help him, they all have their excuses: 'My tummy hurts!' or 'Duck stepped on my toe!' So Donkey has to think hard how to entice the animals into doing some hard work, which might involve a special treat of a picnic and a tractor ride! A charming and very funny story about doing chores that all parents and young children will relate to.
Reviews / Votes
'A charming and funny story that all parents and young children will relate to' Primary Times 'A clever take on pooling your resources to achieve a common goal. An added bonus is the reward stickers you can put to good use at home' Junior 'Fun to read and a great way to encourage working together and healthy eating' Creative StepsMore details
Person
Natalie Russell teaches Illustration and Printmaking at Dundee University and Dundee Contemporary Arts, Scotland. Natalie has worked as a print studio co-ordinator at the Edinburgh Book Festival, offering children the opportunity to explore a wide variety of printing techniques. This is Natalie's third picture book for Bloomsbury, her first book, Hamish the Highland Cow with Bloomsbury was short-listed for 'Best New Illustrator' in the Booktrust Early Years Awards in 2004. Since then she has continued to write and illustrate picture books, producing two more with Bloomsbury, Home Sweet Hamish and Donkey's Busy Day.