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.
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Bibi Dumon Tak is a Dutch author who has written a number of books for young readers, including Mikis and the Donkey and Soldier Bear (both Eerdmans), both of which won the Mildred L. Batchelder Award. She lives in the Netherlands.
Annemarie van Haeringen made her debut as an illustrator in 1985. Since then she has produced many children's books, including
Edward van de Vendel has written dozens of books for children and young adults, including a Dog Like Sam and The Dog That Nino Didn't Have. 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.
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