D is for Donkey

Interspersed throughout the book are other ‘donkey-related’ sections on a slightly different theme.

We learn about Naughty Face, the donkey who started it all and his companion Angelina, the children who have benefited from the work of The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children & Donkeys and lots of little known facts – such as that a zeedonk is the offspring of a male zebra and female donkey.

'What a delightful book! This is a beautifully illustrated anthology which contains the stories and photographs of many donkeys. Each letter of the Alphabet is covered in 2 parts.

The first part is about donkeys whose names begin with that letter, the second part is donkey facts, people and places. The author had led a fascinating life and founded the Donkey Sanctuary in 1973, as well as a trust for children with special educational needs, which gives them a chance to interact with the donkeys.

From a child of 5 she has been drawn to donkeys and her life has revolved around them. This compilation would appeal to anyone who loves or has a soft spot for donkeys.