A truly magical, beautifully illustrated story about the friendship between two very special toys: Jonadab, the donkey who can fly, and Rita, his brave little mouse friend
Jonadab is a very special toy donkey who can fly. But Minnie has so many other toys that often Jonadab and his friend Rita the mouse find themselves sad and lonely and left behind in the toy box. One moonlit night, tired of being ignored, Jonadab flies away and joins a magical fairy feast. But then he can't get back in to Minnie's room, and he discovers his new fairy friends are not as kind as he thought. Will courageous Rita be able to save Jonadab, and will Minnie realize the value of the toy she has lost?
Picture books need to engage and delight children while also entertaining the adults who read them aloud. Hughes's new picture book achieves this end triumphantly . . . it is Dogger meetsA Midsummer Night's Dream, with echoes of Peter Pan. —Sunday Times
Shirley Hughes is one of the greatest writers and illustrators for pre-schoolers that we have. The creator of the endearing, enduring Alfie series, she understands a small child's world to perfection. . . . Substitute child for donkey, and you have just the way far too many children feel, especially in the holidays. —Times
A sweet, satisfying addition to a rich body of work, this is sure to please Hughes’ many fans. —Booklist Online
Shirley Hughes has written more than 200 books, creating enduring characters like Alfie and Dogger, who have thrilled children and adults alike with their tales of growing up and everyday discovery. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children's literature.
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