The Wonky Donkey

'You're a donkey that's wonky! You're not worth a bean. You're the worst working donkey that I've ever seen!' This abusive refrain followed by three kicks on the bottom is all the thanks a hardworking donkey gets from one cruel owner after another. He zigzags away, lickety split, from a farmer and a beach hustler before ending up with Sophie. She treats him kindly and he does undonkey things like swing pushing. Finally, when Sophie's life is in danger Wonky Donkey comes to the rescue. The repetition of structure and rhyme carry readers through the longish text as they zigzag through the divertingly detailed scenes of donkey's distressing treatment and ultimate sacrifice. Illustrated in Paul's characteristically energetic, caricaturist style.