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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice.Brighty's adventures have delighted generations of readers,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble and unthinkingly wishes himself a rock when frightened by a lion. Although safe from the lion, Sylvester cannot hold the pebble to wish himself into a donkey again. Caldecott Medal winner. Full-color illustrations.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small creatures. So when his father brings home a sickly newborn mini donkey, he's determined to save him. He names him Winslow. Taking care of him helps Louie feel closer to his brother, Gus, who is far, far away in the army. Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, especially Louies quirky new friend, Nora, who has experienced loss of her own. But as Louie's bond with Winslow grows,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Told in rhyming text, Thelma is a pony who created a big splash when she dressed up and posed as a unicorn, but she returned to her best friend Otis the donkey when fame proved to be stressful; now her many fans want her back, and Thelma is reluctant--until Otis agrees to go along as her manager and backup, so she can concentrate on being awesome.
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Donkeys are gaining in popularity across the country. They are used in trail riding, as pets, to guard livestock from coyotes and wild dogs, and as show animals. Donkeys are also used to breed mules, which are a hybrid produced by crossing a male donkey with a female horse. In The Book of Donkey, Donna Campbell Smith will cover the origin and history of donkeys world-wide. She will include chapters on breeds and types, care, housing, breeding, training,...
10) Donkeys
Author
Series
Publisher
Grolier Educational
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, behavior, and usefulness of donkeys.
11) Jalopy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A burro decides to leave his desert home for the lush grasslands of Tummy Bay but, once there, finds that it is not as wonderful as he thought it would be.
13) Donkeys
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photos introduce young readers to donkeys on a farm"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Wonky Donkey has a mum with the same lovable personality as her son. Grinny Granny Donkey likes to dunk biscuits in her tea, fall asleep in the sun, play her banjo, and cuddle up to her pint-sized granddaughter, Dinky, and she has a tendency to lose her false teeth! She's a clinky-clanky, dunky-drinky, you know how it goes -- grinny granny donkey. You can download or stream Craig Smith's catchy music soundtrack"--Publisher information.
15) Prunes and Rupe
Author
Publisher
Filter Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story, relates the last days of a burro named Prunes and his owner Rupe, a gold prospector in Fairplay, Colorado.
16) Little Burro
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When Little Burro's band of burros leaves her canyon, Little Burro does not want to follow, but she soon finds out that visiting new places can be fun"--
19) Donkeys
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Contains simple text that discusses the farm life of donkeys.