The Wonky Donkey

Contributed by Paige Eckhart

Book Title: The Wonky Donkey
Authour: Craig Smith
Illustrator: Katz Cowley
My Rating: 5/5
Would I recommend this book? Absolutely, it’s super fun and the rhymes get ridiculous!
Suggested Age of Reader: 5+, The book has lots of repetition so it can be a good book for a kid to start reading on their own.
Brief Summary (no spoilers): A bird is walking down the road and sees a wonky donkey. The farther they go the more ‘wonky’ things the bird notices!
What I liked/ didn’t like: I liked all the rhyming, and the silly names the duck came up with for the donkey. I also liked that you can go online and find the book in song form.
What the book teaches you: The book can teach young readers about repetition, rhyming, and to have fun while reading!
Additional Notes: If you liked this book, you can get the second book The Dinky Donkey

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Leanne Guenther

About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind coloring.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Drawing: My happy place is with a pencil in hand, bringing ideas to life on paper.
Creative Writing: I love using my imagination to create delightful stories and playful rhymes for kids.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the coloring pages are largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too.