The Little Donkey

In this gentle retelling of the Christmas story, a little donkey sets out on the long journey to Bethlehem.

Along the way he is sneered at by a camel and laughed at by the other animals. Feeling worthless, he begins to stumble and lose heart until a great light guides him to his destination. There he is rewarded for his courage and faith, and learns that the new king loves all creatures.

Bernadette Watts' evocative illustrations bring the message of Christmas to life.

"This story stresses that Jesus welcomes even the most lowly, and Watts' watercolors overlaid with crayon-like texture are appealing and rustic."
–School Library Journal

About the author

Gerda Marie Scheidl was born in 1913 in Bremerhaven-Geestemünde in the north of Germany. Gerda Maria Scheidl studied dance at the Hellerau-Laxenburg School on the outskirts of Vienna, then trained as an actor and became a member of the Stadttheater Bremerhaven. Afterward she had a three-year stint with the Dortmund opera before returning to her studies, reading philosophy and art history. Gerda Maria Scheidl wrote both children’s books and plays for children. Later on she also worked for radio and television as well as being in charge of a private children’s theater. She died in 2005.

Product details

• Authors: Gerda Marie Scheidl, Gerda Marie/ Watts Scheidl, Bernadine Watts
• Assisted by: Bernadette Watts (Illustration)
• Publisher: North South Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2022
• EAN: 9780735845329
• ISBN: 978-0-7358-4532-9
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 286 mm x 19 mm
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Picture books