Josie, the youngest, smallest donkey has a secret wish at Christmas.

Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble and unthinkingly wishes himself a rock when frightened by a lion. Although safe from the lion, Sylvester cannot hold the pebble to wish himself into a donkey again. Caldecott Medal winner. Full-color illustrations.

When a lonely little boy rescues and adopts an orphaned Little Donkey, who could have imagined the adventure that was about to unfold

Joha finds a magic stick and learns that you don't always get what you wish for

The delightful story, written in poetic form, of a child on a holiday discovering and falling in love with a young donkey on the beach, and then having to say goodbye after the holiday ends. Poems also included in this book are written especially to be read at bedtime. Additional poems included, not only for children, but also for the older generation who are still young-at-heart.