![]() ![]() Mikis and the Donkey was originally published in the Netherlands in 2011 under the title, Mikis de ezeljongen. This book won the Batchelor Award in 2015, which is given to the most outstanding children’s book originally published in a language other than English in a country other than the United States, and subsequently translated into English for publication in the United States. (for children ages 8-12, but could also be read to younger children as a read-aloud) It’s a light-hearted story with plenty of humor and amusing twists. ![]() The novel is not just about the boy’s relationship with his donkey, it’s also about Mikis and his grandfather, as well as Mikis and his classmates and teacher. He also come to know him as a constant and faithful companion. He discovers just how stubborn a a donkey can be. Throughout the year, Mikis learns about caring for his donkey, controlling him (well, sort of). Miki and his donkey are inseparable from day one and the two become best friends. The reader feels the excitement of Miki, a village boy whose life changes drastically one day when his grandfather surprises him with a donkey. In this short novel, the reader is transported to small village in Greece. It’s hard to put down – not because it’s an edge-of-your-seat adventure or a nail-biting suspense but because of the simplicity of the story. I sat down and read this book in one sitting. Mikis and the Donkey by Bibi Dumon Tak, illustrated by Philip Hopman – a book review ![]()
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