D is for Donkey: An A to Z of Donkey Facts and Stories - Tapa dura

Packed full of fascinating facts and personal stories from The Donkey Sanctuary's founder. A great addition to your bookshelf. --Horse & Hound

The founder of the Donkey Sanctuary brings us stories of many of those her Europe-wide creation has saved... This book serves as a fitting tribute to its Yorkshire-born author, who completed it shortly before she died this year. After founding the Donkey Sanctuary in 1973, she extended her concern to overseas, enabling hundreds of thousands of working donkeys to receive veterinary and farriery treatment, and their owners to be given harness training and educational support. --The Equestrian

What a delightful book! This is a beautifully illustrated anthology which contains the stories and photographs of many donkeys. Each letter of the Alphabet is covered in 2 parts. The first part is about donkeys whose names begin with that letter, the second part is donkey facts, people and places. The author had led a fascinating life and founded the Donkey Sanctuary in 1973, as well as a trust for children with special educational needs, which gives them a chance to interact with the donkeys. From a child of 5 she has been drawn to donkeys and her life has revolved around them. This compilation would appeal to anyone who loves or has a soft spot for donkeys. It would also make a fabulous Christmas present. --Equi-Ads

This beautifully illustrated anthology contains stories of many donkeys, some of which were taken into care by The Donkey Sanctuary at its various locations throughout Europe, others housed and handled by Donkey Sanctuary Teams in other countries around the world. The book is organized by the letters of the alphabet. For each letter there are two parts: The first tells the stories of donkeys whose name begins with that letter, and the second provides donkey facts, and the people and places important to the development and care of the donkey the world over. You'll learn about Naughty Face, the donkey who helped start the Donkey Sanctuary, as well as his companion Angelina. You'll read about the children who have benefited from the work of The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children & Donkeys, and all kinds of little known facts and donkey trivia. (Did you know that a "zeedonk" is the offspring of a male zebra and female donkey?) This delightful book will appeal to everyone who loves donkeys.