The Wonky Donkey Sound Book
The Wonky Donkey Collection Series
What’s inside...
The story follows a three-legged donkey, who, despite being wonky, is full of playful and endearing qualities. The cumulative and rhythmic text, accompanied by charming illustrations, introduces readers to the wonky donkey with each page turn, adding new descriptors that build up the character in a humorous and whimsical way. Who ever heard of a spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey? This hilarious board book edition of the mega bestselling, The Wonky Donkey is perfect for children - and grown-ups - who love to laugh! THE WONKY DONKEY FAMILY - COLLECT THEM ALL
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the donkey wonky? Can you think of other unique characteristics he might have?
How did the story make you feel when the donkey was happy or sad?
Why is it important to celebrate our differences, just like the donkey's unique features?
What would you do if you met the wonky donkey?
Can you think of a new adventure for the wonky donkey?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a cheerful and animated tone while reading to mirror the playful nature of the book, making the reading experience more enjoyable.
Encourage your child to describe the donkey using their own imaginative adjectives, boosting their vocabulary and creative thinking.
Discuss the illustrations and ask your child to point out funny elements, promoting observational skills and attention to detail.
Relate the donkey’s unique traits to personal experiences or family pets, which can help your child connect with the story on a personal level.
After reading, ask your child to draw their version of the wonky donkey, fostering creativity and engagement with the story’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing uniqueness
Explanation: The story features a three-legged donkey that is unique in many ways. Despite its oddities, the donkey is happy and loved.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and celebrate individual differences, understanding that being different is not only okay—it's wonderful.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: The Wonky Donkey encounters various challenges due to its physical peculiarities but remains cheerful and resilient throughout.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to persevere through their own challenges, fostering a can-do attitude and resilience in the face of difficulties.
Example Lesson: Humor as a coping mechanism
Explanation: The playful and humorous tone of the book shows how humor can be used to handle life’s imperfections.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to use humor to cope with and lighten challenging situations in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Inclusivity
Explanation: The donkey, despite being different, is a beloved character in the story, teaching the importance of inclusivity.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to be inclusive and accepting of peers who may appear, behave, or perform differently.
Example Lesson: Value of storytelling
Explanation: The rhythmic and repetitive narrative style engages children, highlighting the joy and educational value of storytelling.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to engage more with books and stories, enhancing their literacy and imaginative skills.