Ernest and the Big Itch

Written by Laura T. Barnes · Illustrated by Carol A. Camburn

Book #3 in the Ernest Series series

A donkey's itch leads to an unexpected friendship and a barnyard adventure.

3.4/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ernest, a tiny donkey, just wants to scratch his back without causing chaos. But when his chosen post dislodges two birds from their home, an unexpected adventure begins. As the unlikely trio searches for a new scratching spot, they discover the true meaning of friendship. Will Ernest find relief without disturbing his new friends? Join them on a heartwarming journey filled with laughter and surprises.

From the publisher

In this charming barnyard tale, a tiny, lovable donkey named Ernest and his farmyard friends show that persistence, acceptance, devotion, and friendship prove to be the building blocks of a happy life. In “Ernest and the Big Itch,” Ernest must find a way to scratch his back without bothering the other animals living on the farm. What he doesn’t realize is that the pole he’s chosen to scratch with is the home of two little birds-and he accidentally shakes them right out of their house! The birds decide to help Ernest find an alternative scratching post, leading the trio on an amusing barnyard adventure and resulting in a strong friendship between the three. Beautiful watercolor illustrations of the sweet miniature donkey and the other animals at Barnesyard Farm are sure to enthrall young readers and parents alike, and hiding in each picture is a cute little bugfor kids to disco ver. The book contains a picture of the real life animals.

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