The Little Donkey
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In this timelessly beautiful story, a little donkey sets out on the long journey to Bethlehem. Along the way he is sneered at by a camel and laughed at by the other animals. Feeling worthless, he begins to stumble and lose heart until a great light guides him to his destination. There he is rewarded for his courage and faith, and learns that the new king loves all creatures. Gerda Marie Scheidl’s gentle retelling and Bernadette’s evocative illustrations bring the message of Christmas to life.
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Gerda Marie Scheidl (1913-2005) was born in Bremerhaven-Geestemünde in the north of Germany. Scheidl studied dance at the Hellerau-Laxenburg School on the outskirts of Vienna, then trained as an actor and became a member of the Stadttheater Bremerhaven. Afterward she had a three-year stint with the Dortmund opera before returning to her studies, reading philosophy and art history. Scheidl wrote both books and plays for children. Later she also worked for radio and television and was in charge of a private children’s theater.
Bernadette Watts, known throughout Europe simply as Bernadette, has illustrated many dozens of folk- and fairy tales. Born in England, she loved to draw from childhood. Bernadette’s many beautiful books include The Snow Queen and The Ugly Duckling.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780735844278
- Publication Date
- September 1, 2020
- Publisher
- NorthSouth Books
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1988
- Page Count
- 32
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~511L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~N
- ATOS® Book Level
- 3.4
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 52991
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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