Book Series · 6 Books

Wonky Donkey Books

In order from The Wonky Donkey to Where's Wonky Donkey?.

Craig Smith and Katz Cowley's playful read-alouds pile rhyme upon rhyme as Wonky Donkey and his equally silly family turn animal sounds and wordplay into escalating jokes.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Wonky Donkey Books

The six distinct books are shown in publication order. The stories are short and self-contained, but starting with The Wonky Donkey introduces the wordplay and family that later books build on.

The Wonky Donkey Sound Book is an interactive adaptation of the first story, not a seventh story, so it is not included in the main sequence.

Sources: Scholastic's Wonky Donkey series guide, Scholastic's Wonky Donkey book page.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These are quick, highly repetitive read-alouds designed for children to join in. Much of the humor comes from tongue-twisting adjectives, exaggerated animal noises, and characters being proudly odd.

Words such as stinky, cranky, and wonky drive the comedy, but there is no meaningful peril. Children who enjoy noisy participation and silly language are the natural audience.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

The Wonky Donkey

By Craig Smith, Katz Cowley (Illustrator)

A person encounters a donkey with various unusual characteristics.

24 pages· 403 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Paperback

Summary: Join a whimsical journey as a narrator encounters a peculiar donkey with a unique charm. Each page adds a new, laugh-out-loud twist to this donkey's quirky traits. What makes this donkey so wonky? Dive into a tale where every step reveals a new surprise, leaving readers giggling and guessing until the very end. Perfect for a lively read-aloud, this story promises endless fun and unexpected turns with a donkey like no other. Will you keep up with the spunky, cranky, stinky, and winky wonky donkey?

In reading order

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2024

Dinky Donkey searches for her missing dad. Where could he be?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Wonky Donkey series?

There are 6 books in the Wonky Donkey series. It began with The Wonky Donkey in 2009, and the newest book, Where's Wonky Donkey?, was published in 2024.