Mikis and the Donkey

Dumon Tak, B., & Watkinson, L. (2014). Mikis and the donkey. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. Mikis lives a normal life on the Greek Island of Corfu until his Pappou (grandpa) gets Mikis a donkey. Immediately Mikis treats his donkey like a family member and not a working animal. Mikis names his donkey Tsaki and together they have many adventures. Mikis and his Pappou learn some important lessons on caring for animals with love and affection. Mikis and the Donkey is the 2015 Batchelder Award winner. Readers who enjoyed Mikis and the Donkey will enjoy reading the 2012 Batchelder Award winner Soldier Bear by Bibi Dumon Tak.