The Story of a Donkey

By Sophie, comtesse de Ségur

Book Overview

The Story of a Donkey is a classic children's book written by Madame La Comtesse de Segur. It tells the tale of a young donkey named Cadichon who is born into a life of hardship and mistreatment. Despite his difficult circumstances, Cadichon is a kind and gentle creature who longs for love and affection. Throughout the book, Cadichon faces many challenges, including cruel owners, harsh working conditions, and even the threat of being sold to a traveling circus. However, he never loses hope and remains determined to find happiness and freedom. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old dog, a mischievous kitten, and a kind-hearted farmer.The Story of a Donkey is a heartwarming tale that teaches children the importance of kindness, perseverance, and compassion. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of readers and continues to inspire and delight both young and old alike.1903. Forty illustrations. In this book a donkey tells the story of his life and adventures, because, as he says: I want you to treat all of us donkeys kindly, and to remember that we are often much more sensible than some human beings. A charming, witty children's story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417942738
• ISBN13: 9781417942732
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7