Mikis and the Donkey

Bibi Dumon Tak

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Recommended:Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens -Seven to Ten (2015)

Winner:Mildred L. Batchelder Award -Children's (2015)

Another moving animal tale from the award-winning author of Soldier Bear

One day, Mikis's grandfather has a surprise for him: a new donkey waiting! Mikis falls in love with the creature, but his grandparents tell him that the donkey is a working animal, not a pet. However, they still let Mikis choose her name -- Tsaki -- and allow the two of them to spend their Sundays together. Mikis and Tsaki soon become fast friends, and together the two have some grand adventures. Eventually, both Mikis and his grandfather learn a bit more about what exactly it means to care for another creature.

Brought to life by drawings from Philip Hopman, Bibi Dumon Tak's gentle, humorous story is perfect for any readers who may have their own soft spot for animals.

Book Details

Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publish Date: Oct 6th, 2014
Pages: 89
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 9.03in - 5.41in - 0.52in - 0.52lb
EAN: 9780802854308
Recommended age: 08-12
Categories: • Places - Europe• Family - Multigenerational• Animals - Farm Animals

About the Author

Dumon Tak, Bibi: - Bibi Dumon Tak is the author of Soldier Bear and Mikis and the Donkey (both Eerdmans), both of which won the Mildred L. Batchelder Award. In 2018 Bibi received the Theo Thijssen Prize, the highest honor for children's authors in the Netherlands. She has previously collaborated with Annemarie van Haeringen on Scout's Heaven (Eerdmans).

Hopman, Philip: - Philip Hopman studied at the Rietveld Academy and has illustrated more than 250 books, including A Dog Like Sam, Mikis and the Donkey, and Soldier Bear (all Eerdmans). He lives in the Netherlands.

Praise for this book

Booklist
"This latest offering from the creators of the Batchelder winner Soldier Bear is a quiet story filled with endearing characters, believable situations, and a sense of the importance of caring for other creatures. Short chapters and frequent pencil drawings make the story accessible for beginning chapter-book readers."

Kirkus Reviews
"This Dutch import offers a glimpse of a far-off land and a gentle lesson on caring for animals. . . . Those children who do connect with Dumon Tak's sweet, quiet tale are likely to find it will resonate deeply."

The Horn Book
"The Dutch creators of Soldier Bear bring a lovely simplicity to this affecting picture of a close-knit Greek community. . . . The generous number of loosely drawn illustrations capture windswept landscapes, village life, and human character and diversity with equal aplomb. Visually inviting and easily read, this would also make a fine read-aloud for younger children."

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Mikis' love for Tsaki is both palpable and understandable, and animal-loving kids will particularly enjoy this, as will those who appreciate getting a glimpse into the lives of kids in other places."

Kiss the Book
"This well illustrated novella is a gentle story of best friends. . . . The children are nice, the adults are kind and the animals are sweet."

Redeemed Reader (blog)
"A quiet and gentle story, told in a simple style, examining what it takes to care for one of God's creatures in a responsible manner."