Grimm 027: The Bremen Town Musicians The Bremen Town Musicians Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm A man had a donkey, who for long years had untiringly carried sacks to the mill, but whose strength was now failing, so that he was becoming less and less able to work. Then his master thought that he would no longer feed him, but the donkey noticed that it was not a good wind that was blowing and ran away, setting forth on the road to Bremen, where he thought he could become a town musician. When he had gone a little way he found a hunting dog lying in the road, who was panting like one who had run himself tired. "Why are you panting so, Grab-Hold?" asked the donkey. "Oh," said the dog, "because I am old and am getting weaker every day and can no longer go hunting, my master wanted to kill me, so I ran off; but now how should I earn my bread?" "Do you know what," said the donkey, "I am going to Bremen and am going to become a town musician there. Come along and take up music too.

I'll play the lute, and you can beat the drums." The dog was satisfied with that, and they went further. It didn't take long, before they came to a cat sitting by the side of the road and making a face like three days of rainy weather. "What has crossed you, old Beard-Licker?" said the donkey. "Oh," answered the cat, "who can be cheerful when his neck is at risk? I am getting on in years, and my teeth are getting dull, so I would rather sit behind the stove and purr than to chase around after mice. Therefore my mistress wanted to drown me, but I took off. Now good advice is scarce. Where should I go?" "Come with us to Bremen. After all, you understand night music. You can become a town musician there." The cat agreed and went along. Then the three refugees came to a farmyard, and the rooster of the house was sitting on the gate crying with all his might. "Your cries pierce one's marrow and bone," said the donkey.

"What are you up to?" "I just prophesied good weather," said the rooster, "because it is Our Dear Lady's Day, when she washes the Christ Child's shirts and wants to dry them; but because Sunday guests are coming tomorrow, the lady of the house has no mercy and told the cook that she wants to eat me tomorrow in the soup, so I am supposed to let them cut off my head this evening. Now I am going to cry at the top of my voice as long as I can." "Hey now, Red-Head," said the donkey, "instead come away with us. We're going to Bremen. You can always find something better than death. You have a good voice, and when we make music together, it will be very pleasing." The rooster was happy with the proposal, and all four went off together. However, they could not reach the city of Bremen in one day, and in the evening they came into a forest, where they would spend the night. The donkey and the dog lay down under a big tree, but the cat and the rooster took to the branches. The rooster flew right to the top, where it was safest for him.

Before falling asleep he looked around once again in all four directions, and he thought that he saw a little spark burning in the distance. He hollered to his companions, that there must be a house not too far away, for a light was shining. The donkey said, "Then we must get up and go there, because the lodging here is poor." The dog said that he could do well with a few bones with a little meat on them. Thus they set forth toward the place where the light was, and they soon saw it glistening more brightly, and it became larger and larger, until they came to the front of a brightly lit robbers' house. The donkey, the largest of them, approached the window and looked in. "What do you see, Gray-Horse?" asked the rooster. "What do I see?" answered the donkey. "A table set with good things to eat and drink, and robbers sitting there enjoying themselves." "That would be something for us," said the rooster. "Ee-ah, ee-ah, oh, if we were there!" said the donkey. Then the animals discussed how they might drive the robbers away, and at last they came upon a plan.

The donkey was to stand with his front feet on the window, the dog to jump on the donkey's back, the cat to climb onto the dog, and finally the rooster would fly up and sit on the cat's head. When they had done that, at a signal they began to make their music all together. The donkey brayed, the dog barked, the cat meowed and the rooster crowed. Then they crashed through the window into the room, shattering the panes. The robbers jumped up at the terrible bellowing, thinking that a ghost was coming in, and fled in great fear out into the woods. Then the four companions seated themselves at the table and freely partook of the leftovers, eating as if they would get nothing more for four weeks. When the four minstrels were finished, they put out the light and looked for a place to sleep, each according to his nature and his desire. The donkey lay down on the manure pile, the dog behind the door, the cat on the hearth next to the warm ashes, and the rooster sat on the beam of the roof. Because they were tired from their long journey, they soon fell asleep.

When midnight had passed and the robbers saw from the distance that the light was no longer burning in the house, and everything appeared to be quiet, the captain said, "We shouldn't have let ourselves be chased off," and he told one of them to go back and investigate the house. The one they sent found everything still, and went into the kitchen to strike a light. He mistook the cat's glowing, fiery eyes for live coals, and held a sulfur match next to them, so that it would catch fire. But the cat didn't think this was funny and jumped into his face, spitting, and scratching. He was terribly frightened and ran toward the back door, but the dog, who was lying there, jumped up and bit him in the leg.

When he ran across the yard past the manure pile, the donkey gave him a healthy blow with his hind foot, and the rooster, who had been awakened from his sleep by the noise and was now alert, cried down from the beam, "Cock-a-doodle-doo!" Then the robber ran as fast as he could back to his captain and said, "Oh, there is a horrible witch sitting in the house, she blew at me and scratched my face with her long fingers. And there is a man with a knife standing in front of the door, and he stabbed me in the leg. And a black monster is lying in the yard, and it struck at me with a wooden club. And the judge is sitting up there on the roof, and he was calling out, 'Bring the rascal here.' Then I did what I could to get away." From that time forth, the robbers did not dare go back into the house. However, the four Bremen Musicians liked it so well there, that they never left it again. And the person who just told that, his mouth is still warm.

Source: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten , Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children's and Household Tales -- Grimms' Fairy Tales), final edition (1857), no. 27. The Grimms' source: Dorothea Viehmann (1755-1815). The Grimms first published this tale in the second edition of their Kinder- und Hausmärchen (1819). With the exception of a few minor stylistic changes, the story remained essentially unaltered in the editions that followed during the Grimms' lifetime. The Bremen Town Musicians, fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm Title: The Bremen Town Musicians, Brothers Grimm fairy tale #27 Translation by Margaret Hunt The Musicians of Bremen Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten (German) The Bremen Town Musicians summary: ( Jump to the fairy tale .) An aging donkey sees a dim fate for himself when he stops being of use to his owner. He runs away, intending to go to the town of Bremen and become a musician.

Along the way he runs into three other worn out animals - a dog, a cat and a rooster - each facing a grim fate. He persuades them all to join him so they can become a band in Bremen. On the way to Bremen, they come upon a den of thieves in a house. The thieves are eating, and the food looks good. They conspire to scare the thieves away from the food with their "music" - the donkey's braying, the dog's barking, the cat's meowing, and the rooster's cock-a-doodle-doing. They succeed magnificently - so magnificently, in fact, that they decide to live out their days in the robbers' abandoned home. The Bremen Town Musicians - Magical: Talking animals! The Bremen Town Musicians - Notable: I think you'll find the tale of The Bremen Town Musicians delightful and humorous compared to other Brothers Grimm fairy tales. There's a wonderful sense of absurdity to the whole thing, and humor to be had at the expense of humans. No one dies, no one gets particularly hurt, and - in the ultimate irony - the "musicians" never even make it to Bremen.

Note also the story's "punchline": the music these animals make is enough to drive a band of thieves away from their home forever! Other versions of The Bremen Town Musicians In 1922, Disney had a go at the story, though you'll probably be hard-pressed to find a copy. Jim Henson presented Muppet Musicians of Bremen , though it's never come out (to my knowledge) in DVD. You'll have to settle for used VHS copies. Numerous picture books have captured the tale, but this is the only one I know of by a native of Bremen: This one won a Caldecott Honor in 1981. The Bremen Town Musicians Fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm Translation by Margaret Hunt (with changes) A certain man had a donkey, which had carried the corn-sacks to the mill indefatigably for many a long year; but his strength was going, and he was growing more and more unfit for work. Then his master began to consider how he might best save his keep; but the donkey, seeing that no good wind was blowing, ran away and set out on the road to Bremen.

"There," he thought, "I can surely be town musician." When he had walked some distance, he found a hound lying on the road, gasping like one who had run till he was tired. "What are you gasping so for, you big fellow?" asked the donkey. "Ah," replied the hound, "as I am old, and daily grow weaker, and no longer can hunt, my master wanted to kill me, so I took to flight; but now how am I to earn my bread?" "I tell you what," said the donkey, "I am going to Bremen, and shall be town musician there; go with me and engage yourself also as a musician. I will play the lute, and you shall beat the kettledrum." The hound agreed, and on they went. The Bremen Town Musicians Before long they came to a cat, sitting on the path, with a face like three rainy days! "Now then, old shaver, what has gone askew with you?" asked the donkey. "Who can be merry when his neck is in danger?" answered the cat.

"Because I am now getting old, and my teeth are worn to stumps, and I prefer to sit by the fire and spin, rather than hunt about after mice, my mistress wanted to drown me, so I ran away. But now good advice is scarce. Where am I to go?" "Go with us to Bremen. You understand night music, so you can be a town musician." The cat thought well of it, and went with them. After this the three fugitives came to a farm-yard, where the cock was sitting upon the gate, crowing with all his might. "Your crow goes through and through one," said the donkey. "What is the matter?" "I have been foretelling fine weather, because it is the day on which Our Lady washes the Christ-child's little shirts, and wants to dry them," said the cock; "but guests are coming for Sunday, so the housewife has no pity, and has told the cook that she intends to eat me in the soup tomorrow, and this evening I am to have my head cut off. Now I am crowing at full pitch while I can." "Ah, but red-comb," said the donkey, "you had better come away with us.

We are going to Bremen; you can find something better than death everywhere: you have a good voice, and if we make music together it must have some quality!" The Bremen Town Musicians The cock agreed to this plan, and all four went on together. They could not, however, reach the city of Bremen in one day, and in the evening they came to a forest where they meant to pass the night. The donkey and the hound laid themselves down under a large tree, the cat and the cock settled themselves in the branches; but the cock flew right to the top, where he was most safe. Before he went to sleep he looked round on all the four sides, and thought he saw in the distance a little spark burning; so he called out to his companions that there must be a house not far off, for he saw a light. The donkey said, "If so, we had better get up and go on, for the shelter here is bad." The hound thought that a few bones with some meat on would do him good too! So they made their way to the place where the light was, and soon saw it shine brighter and grow larger, until they came to a well-lighted robber's house.

The donkey, as the biggest, went to the window and looked in. "What do you see, my grey-horse?" asked the cock. "What do I see?" answered the donkey; "a table covered with good things to eat and drink, and robbers sitting at it enjoying themselves." "That would be the sort of thing for us," said the cock. "Yes, yes; ah, how I wish we were there!" said the donkey. Then the animals took counsel together how they should manage to drive away the robbers, and at last they thought of a plan. The donkey was to place himself with his forefeet upon the window ledge, the hound was to jump on the donkey's back, the cat was to climb upon the dog, and lastly the cock was to fly up and perch upon the head of the cat. When this was done, at a given signal, they began to perform their music together: the donkey brayed, the hound barked, the cat mewed, and the cock crowed; then they burst through the window into the room, so that the glass clattered!

At this horrible din, the robbers sprang up, thinking no otherwise than that a ghost had come in, and fled in a great fright out into the forest. The four companions now sat down at the table, well content with what was left, and ate as if they were going to fast for a month. The Bremen Town Musicians As soon as the four minstrels had done, they put out the light, and each sought for himself a sleeping-place according to his nature and to what suited him. The donkey laid himself down upon some straw in the yard, the hound behind the door, the cat upon the hearth near the warm ashes, and the cock perched himself upon a beam of the roof; and being tired with their long walk, they soon went to sleep. When it was past midnight, and the robbers saw from afar that the light was no longer burning in their house, and all appeared quiet, the captain said, "We ought not to have let ourselves be frightened out of our wits;" and ordered one of them to go and examine the house.

The messenger finding all still, went into the kitchen to light a candle, and, taking the glistening fiery eyes of the cat for live coals, he held a lucifer-match to them to light it. But the cat did not understand the joke, and flew in his face, spitting and scratching. He was dreadfully frightened, and ran to the back-door, but the dog, who lay there, sprang up and bit his leg; and as he ran across the yard by the straw-heap, the donkey gave him a smart kick with its hind foot.

The cock, too, who had been awakened by the noise, and had become lively, cried down from the beam, "Cock-a-doodle-doo!" Then the robber ran back as fast as he could to his captain, and said, "Ah, there is a horrible witch sitting in the house, who spat on me and scratched my face with her long claws; and by the door stands a man with a knife, who stabbed me in the leg; and in the yard there lies a black monster, who beat me with a wooden club; and above, upon the roof, sits the judge, who called out, 'Bring the rogue here to me!' so I got away as well as I could." After this the robbers did not trust themselves in the house again; but it suited the four musicians of Bremen so well that they did not care to leave it any more. And the mouth of him who last told this story is still warm. The End Bremen Town Musicians | Interactive kids book for iPhone and iPad Tweet The classic story by Brothers Grimm is now interactive. Enjoy fun adventures about four merry friends: a donkey, a cat, a dog and a rooster.

Help these cute animals to become famous musicians in the town of Bremen. Each animal possesses the ability to play different music instruments. Play along with the characters and solve fascinating match-3 puzzles on every page of the book. Bremen Town Musicians: Interactive Touch Book has an innovative format of storytelling. The book is packed with educational activities for preschoolers and covers audio and visual styles of learning. The Bremen town musicians story will entertain young readers with a wealth of interactive features, professional narration, fun sound effects and over 15 matching games. Vivid illustrations and easy-to-read texts create an enchanting atmosphere of a true fairy tale. The wonderful thing about the book is that you can read it in several ways. If your kids like to listen to the story, just enable the “Read to Me” mode. Or enjoy each page at your pace choosing the “Read by Me” option. Download Bremen Town Musicians and get a great learning tool for little kids. Help your children to learn music, English and improve their motor skills in a fun and convenient way.

Games by Platform Brothers Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Ruth Belov Gross - The Bremen Town Musicians: A Tale - Read expert reviews at epinions.com The Bremen-town musicians consist of a donkey, dog, cat, and a rooster on their way to Bremen-town to become musicians.The Bremen-town Musicians is an easy-to-read folktale from Scholastic that belong in every child's library. 2 Reviews The Musicians of Bremen | SHORT STORIES The Musicians of Bremen Once upon a time… an old donkey was ill- treated by his master. Tired of such unkindness, he decided to run away, and when he heard that Bremen was looking for singers with the town band, he decided that someone with a fine braying voice like his might be accepted. As he went along the road, the donkey met a skinny dog, covered with sores. “Come with me. If you have a good bark, you’ll find a job with the band too. Just wait and see!” A little later, a stray cat, no longer able to catch mice, joined them and the trio trotted hopefully on towards the town.

As they passed a farmyard, they stopped to admire an elderly rooster who, with outstretched wings, was crowing to the skies. “You sing well,” they told him. “What are you so happy about?” “Happy?” muttered the rooster with tears in his eyes. “They want to put me in the pot and make broth of me. I’m singing as hard as I can today, for tomorrow I’ll be gone.” But the donkey told him, “Run away with us. With a voice like yours, you’ll be famous in Bremen!” Now there were four of them. The way was long, night fell, and very frightened, the four creatures found themselves in a thick forest. They scarcely knew whether to press on or to hide in some caves and rest. Suddenly, in the distance they saw a light amongst the trees. It came from a little cottage and they crept up to the window. The donkey placed his front hoofs on the window ledge. Anxious to see, the dog jumped on the donkey’s back, the cat climbed onto the dog and the rooster flew on top of the cat to watch what was going on inside.

Now, the cottage was the hideaway of a gang of bandits who were busily celebrating their latest robbery. The hungry donkey and his friends became excited when they saw the food on the table. Upset by the Jittery crew on his back, the donkey stuck his head through the window and toppled his three companions on to the lamp. The light went out and the room rang with the braying of the donkey who had cut his nose on the glass, the barking of the dog and the snarling of the cat. The rooster screeched along with the others. Taken completely by surprise, the terrified bandits fled screaming: “The Devil! The Devil!” And their abandoned meal ended up in the four friends’ stomachs. Later, however, just as the donkey and his companions were dropping off to sleep, one of the bandits crept back to the now quiet house and went in to find out what had taken place. He opened the door, and with his pistol in his hand, he stepped trembling towards the fire. However, mistaking the glow of the cat’s eyes for burning coals, he thrust a candle between them and instantly the furious cat sank its claws into the bandit’s face.

The man fell backwards on to the dog, dropping his gun, which went off, and the animal’s sharp teeth sank into his leg. When the donkey saw the bandit’s figure at the door, he gave a tremendous kick, sending the man flying right through the doorway. The rooster greeted this feat with a grim crowing sound. “Run!” screamed the bandit. “Run! A horrible witch in there scratched my face, a demon bit me on the leg and a monster beat me with a stick! And . . .” But the other bandits were no longer listening, for they had taken to their heels and fled. And so the donkey, the dog, the cat and the rooster took over the house without any trouble and, with the booty left behind by the bandits, always had food on the table, and lived happy and contented for many years. App Shopper: The Bremen Town Musicians - Children's Story Book (Education) This app was removed from the App Store. The Bremen Town Musicians - Children's Story Book iOS iPhone Own Wish Buy Buy ★★ The classic by Brothers Grimm, in an innovative and interactive format.

★★ Enjoy this fun adventure about four peculiar friends: a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster ... And each of them plays an instrument! Fleeing the sad fate that awaits them in the hands of their cruel masters, they all go together to the city of Bremen, with the intention of forming an original musical band. On the way, an incident involving some thieves shows them that their strength is in numbers. In addition to the qualities that each of them possess, when the four of them are together they can achieve amazing things. Every page of this story will entertain young readers, thanks to the beautiful illustrations, original music, the sound effects and a wealth of interactive features that make the characters and story come alive and surprise you! Join these cute animals on their adventure to Bremen. You’ll love them! ADDED FEATURES! • Colorful and child friendly graphics • Text Narration •Original sound effects and music! • ‘Read by myself’ and ‘Read to Me’ options • Adapted for children ages 8+ TouchyBooks is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.

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The ocean is big and he's a little frightened. In "Brave Buzzy," he takes his first steps into a brand-new experience. In "Busy Buzzy," he is upset when his sand castle washes away. But he starts all over again with a little help from Dad. This lovable little donkey is sure to steal hearts. The Buzzy books help children explore their own feelings and discover solutions. Written in lilting rhyme and illustrated with great charm, these short, but sweet, forays into the landscape of childhood tumbles make perfect reading. Full page Color. 40 pgs. Ages 2-5. c. 2006, H/C...$9.95 Story of a donkey stuffed animal trying to race his animal friends. Ages 6-9. c. 1993, H/C...$15.95 by: Ciavonne, Jean Illustrated by: Clair, Donna It's Christmas eve, the final night of Las Posadas, a centuries-old Spanish tradition in which the community acts out the story of the birth of Jesus. Carlos hopes his grandfather arrives soon, for he is the one to sing the traditional words of the innkeeper.

But when his grandfather is late, Carlos must sing the words all by himself. Ages 4-8. 28 pgs. c. 1995, S/C...$5.95 Champion Donkeys by: Svendsen, Elisabeth, founder of the Donkey Sanctuary in England Story of donkeys in a ploughing competition. Based on actual events and actual donkeys at the Donkey Sanctuary in England. c. 1989, S/C...$6.50 Poetic version of the days leading up to Christmas. Ages 1-3. c. 1995, Board Book...$6.95 Christmas Donkey by: Thornton, Donna Druplet a young donkey named after a juice bump on a raspberry lived on a raspberry farm and his wish was to one day be as special as the prize horses in a nearby pasture. As Christmas rolled around Druplet went on an adventure that saw him standing next to a baby in a manger and a young girl in funny cloths. On returning to the farm Druplet inquired what this was all about, this is when the wise barn cat shared the story of Christmas. Druplet now felt special.

24 pages Ages 4-8. c. 2011, H/C...$14.99 Christmas In The Manger by: Buck, Nola Pat the donkey's soft, gray fur, touch the ram's wooly coat, and peek at the wise men's sparkly jewels. Bond's joyous illustrations and Buck's sweet, gentle poem convey the magic of the Christmas story in an irresistible format that will delight the youngest child. Full color. 16 pgs. Ages 2-4. c. 1998, BoardBook... $6.99 Clopper and the Lost Boy by: King, Emily The story of Jesus and His first visit to the Temple. Twelve years after Clopper the Donkey took Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem on that spectacular night of Jesus' birth, he is off on another trip with the family as they journey together to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover. The celebration is a happy time of singing and laughter, but as Clopper heads for home in a caravan of family and friends, Mary and Joseph make a shocking discovery - Jesus is missing! Great color illustrations. Ages 4-8. 32 pages c.2009, H/C...

$12.99 Clopper and the Night Travelers by: King, Emily A visit from three wise men to see the baby jesus makes Clopper smile with delight. But when King Herod hears news of the newborn King, the hair on Clopper's mane bristles - Jesus is in danger! Follow Clopper as he bears Mary and Baby Jesus from Bethlehem to Eqypt to Nazareth. Great color illustrations. Ages 4-8. 32 pages c. 2007, H/C... $12.99 by: King, Emily Illustrated by: Olson, Ed The little donkey thought the journey to Bethlehem with Mary & Joseph was long and tiring, but what happened after they settled into the dusty stable was more wonderful than anything he could ever imagine. Great color illustrations. Ages 4-8. Size: 8¾" X 10¼" c. 2003, H/C...$12.95 Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel by: Shirley Climo Illustrated by: Manning, Jane Everybody loves Christmas at Tante's. The old lady goes out in the woods with her donkey to get a tree to bring home and decorate.

She has a wonderful tree and has something for all who visit, whether it is children or animals. Tante has swept out all the spiders from her cottage while cleaning, but a midnight visitor lets them in and they give Tante a very special gift - a gift that has inspired the draping of tinsel on Christmas trees ever since. Delightful color illustrations. Ages 4-8. 31 pgs. c. 2001...H/C...$15.95 Crash Bang Donkey by: Newton, Jill A donkey's loud musical instruments annoy Farmer Gruff - until he discovers that the music keeps away the pesky crows that have been eating his corn crop. Ages 4-8. 28 pages c. 2010, H/C... $16.99 David's Donkey Tales by: Mundy, Charlene & Chapline, Jo This charming story appeals to elementary school age children who love animals and like a mystery. David is a fourth grader who visits his grandparents' farm where he has many adventures with their miniature donkeys. The suspense starts early one morning when Sheriff Kyle drives to the farm to warn David's grandparents about a possible danger.

David is a clever boy and he thinks he is capable of solving mysteries and finding hidden treasure. The fun starts when he finds a hidden clue behind his bookcase. Who put it there? What does it mean? Does it have anything to do with what Sheriff Kyle warned about? 76 pgs. Ages 8-12. c. 2007, S/C...$12.50 Derek the Donkey Makes New Friends (Fred's Family Farm Flip Book) by: Minton, Sessily A cute, nicely illustrated book about a donkey being accepted by other farm animals. Done in rhyme with religious overtones. Half the book is Derek the Donkey. In the middle of the book you flip it over and you have another story - Cindy the Chick Learns To Share. 28 pages in all. Free download of the audio version available with this book. 2011, S/C... $9.99 Questions & answers about animals. Ages 2-4. c.

2000, Boardbook...$5.95 Dodging the Donkey Doo (Toby Tucker) by: Wilding, Val Illustrated by: Broad, Michael Toby can't wait to be catapulted back in time again to become his own ancestor! This time Toby is plunged back to Ancient Greece, into Niko's life, where he finds himself dodging the donkey doo: "It's hardly a good idea to head-butt a donkey, and I'll never know what made me do it this morning. One minute I was standing there wondering which of the stubborn creatures to take to market, the next I was cross-eyed with my nose pressed up against a donkey's rear end. Not the nicest thing I've smelled today! Melissa the bee woman keeps well back because, she says, she doesn't want to catch my fleas. They're not my fleas. They're the donkeys." 136 pgs. Ages 9-12. c. 2008, S/C...$7.95 Donkey & the Golden Light by: Speirs, John & Gill When a donkey is born in a stable in Bethlehem, he realizes that night is special.

Soon he accompanies his mother as she carries a human mother to Egypt. 30 pgs. Ages 8 & up. c. 2004, H/C...$16.95 Donkey & the King (A Story of Redemption) by: Roberts, Lorilyn This is a story of love with Christian symbolism and allegory. A donkey named Baruch longs for an easier life beyond the stable. He dreams of a life with no heavy burdens and no one to tell him what to do. After leaving the safety of the stable, the donkey becomes lost in the wilderness, but the King sends him a friend. With his new friend, a sheep, the donkey sets out on a journey that you won't forget. Every page is beautifully illustrated with a hidden word that shows everything works together for good for those who love the King. "The Donkey and the King" will warm your heart and fill you with God's unconditional love. 30 pgs. Ages 4-8. c.

2004, S/C...$13.95 Donkey & the Racehorse by: Johnson, Joanne Gail In search of fame and fortune, Donkey leaves her quiet life in the seaside village of Toco. Her adventures lead her to a farm for race horses and how she saves the day.This book depicts the charm and dialect of Trinidad. Ages 9-12. 46 pages, many color photographs c. 2010, H/C... $12.00 Donkey & the Rock by: Demi Adaptation of a folktale set in the mountains of Tibet, tells the story of a donkey, a rock, a kingdom full of foolish people, and a wise ruler. Color illustrations. Ages 6-9. c.1999...H/C...$16.95 Donkey Cart Kids (A True Story) by: Montgomery, Bobbie First Daddy died, then Mommy got sick. That left Michael, 12, as head of the family. Somehow he had to get his 4 brothers and sisters to Grandma's house.

The five Larkin children set out for Grandma's in a cart pulled by Jake, a donkey, and accompanied by nanny goat, the dog, and the Bantam hen. An adventure you will never forget. Ages 9-12. 110 pgs. c. 1999, S/C...$6.99 Donkey - Donkey by: Duvoisin, Roger First published in 1933 with black-and-white illustrations and then in 1940 with beautiful, full-color pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, this charming picture book tells the story of a long-eared donkey who thought his ears were too big but learned differently. 44 pgs. Ages 4-8. c. 1940, 1968 Reprint, H/C... $15.99 Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited by: Carroll, John Illustrated by: Chamberlain, Sarah One summer morning, Donkey Nina & her new friend the snail, set off to protect the world from monsters and comes to a giant who will not budge. Cute full-color illustrations. 32 pgs. Ages 4-8.

c. 1989, H/C...$12.95 Donkey Of Gallipoli: A True Story of Courage in World War I by: Greenwood, Mark Illustrated by: Lessac, Frane Two unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of World War I. When Jack Simpson was a boy in England, he loved leading donkeys along the beach for a penny a ride. So when he enlists as a stretcher bearer in World War I, his gentle way with those animals soon leads him to his calling. Braving bullets and bombs on the battlefields of Gallipoli, Jack brings a donkey to the aid of 300 Allied soldiers ? earning both man and donkey a beloved spot in legend. This engaging nonfiction tale includes a map and brief bios of key characters. Ages 6-9. c. 2008, H/C...$16.99 Donkey of Tarsus by: Colvin, Adele An old donkey relates stories of his travels with Paul as he organized churches in the early days of Christianity. 32 pages, Color illustrations. Ages 4-8. c.

2010, H/C...$16.99 Donkey Rescue (Petsitters Club) by: Tessa Krailing The Petsitters are on a tough case - petsitting Buster, the mad, chew-everything dog! But their minds are often elsewhere, thinking about Dillon, a sad, neglected little donkey last seen standing all alone in a field. Then they find out Dillon is going to be sold. Time is running out. Can the Petsiters rescue Dillon before it's too late? B/W illustrations. 94 pgs. Ages 8-11. c.1997, P/B...$4.50 Donkey That Went Too Fast by: Orme, David Illustrated by: Rivers, Ruth A man and his donkey refuse to listen to a boy's advice to go slowly on their trip to town. Instead, they race down the road. Based on a folktale from the Philippines, this reinforces the important principle that slow and steady wins the race. Full color illustrations. 32 pgs. Ages 6-8. Size: 9" x 6" Donkey The Beast Of Burden by: Kanwal, Sheila Have you ever seen a working animal?

An animal who spends its life carrying, pulling and pushing heavy loads for its master, day in, day out? No? Well maybe Khushia's story will help you to imagine what it's like - he is a working donkey and he feels a long way from happiness. With a little help from his friend, Munshi, let's see if Khushia can make his master see the error of his ways and learn to treat him with care. B/W illustrations., 52 pgs. Ages 6-10. c. 2008, S/C...$9.95 by: Dowley, Tim Illustrated by: Smallman, Steve Fun animal characters help children learn the well-known Bible parable of Elijah, the Good Samaritan in this colorful book. The book has many lessons to be learned through the animal. Childern will love the bright illustrations and easy-to-read fun text in this delightful board book. Ages 2-4. Size: 6" x 6" Donkey's Busy Day by: Russell, Natalie Donkey is extremely proud to have been put in charge of the farm, and to be responsible for ensuring that all the jobs get done.

But when he tries to encourage the animals to help him, they all have their excuses: "My tummy hurts!" or "Duck stepped on my toe!" So Donkey has to think about ways to entice the animals into doing some hard work, perhaps involving a special treat of a picnic and a tractor ride! A charming and very funny story about doing chores that all parents and young children will relate to. Includes a reward chart with stickers. Full page cute color illustrations. 32 pgs. Ages 4-8. c. 2009, S/C...$11.95 by: Nancy Tafuri Illustrated by: Nancy Tafuri A special baby is born and the donkey wants to sing him a welcome song but is afraid his bray will be too rough. After the other snaimls sing to the baby, the donkey brays and the baby laughs with joy! Delightful color illustrations. 31 pgs. Ages 3-5. c.

2002, H/C...$16.95 by: Colvin, Adele Illustrated by: Carmichael, Peyton In this inspired retelling of Biblical stories from Jesus' adult life, death and resurrection, a humble donkey shares with his grandchildren his experiences as a servant of Christ. After carrying Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the frightened and faithful donkey stays by Jesus' side during the Last Supper, the evening in the garden of Gethsemane and his crucifixion. A witness to the glorious miracle when Christ rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, the donkey spreads the love of God and his faith to his grandchildren, urging them and all Christian children to bring the good news of Jesus' love for all living things to anyone who will listen. 32 pages, color illustrations. Ages 4-8. c. 2009, H/C...$15.95 Donkey's First Christmas by: Schroder, Susanne T. A cheeky donkey HATES the idea of work - so much so, that he tries every trick in the book to make people think he is useless. For the most part, this seems to work, and passers by leave him alone.

One winter however, someone turns up at the yard who is not so easily fooled, and the shocked little donkey is given the job of a lifetime... Armed with a sense of humor and fun, this magical story for 2 years and up will delight and enchant as the children hear the donkey's version of the very first Christmas. Cute color illustrations. 32 pgs. Ages 4-6 c. 2012, S/C... $9.99 Donkeys' Tales (Book) by: Adele Colvin Grandmother donkey remembers well the night she carried Mary to Bethlehem and the sacred events that followed. Her tale is passed down to her grandson, who is called on to play his own part in the story of Jesus by carrying Him into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Pictured in the sensitive & charming watercolors of Peyton Carmichael, The Donkeys' Tales makes excellent reading for bedtime, Sunday School, or childhood learning on-your-own. Also appropriate for church pageants. The book also contains the sheet music with lyrics of the song The Donkeys' Tales. Color illustrations. 29 pgs. Ages 4-8.

Size: 9" x 11" Also available: Accompaning audio tape -sold seperatly (see below) c.1998...S/C...$9.95 Donkeys' Tales (Cassette Tape) by: Adele Colvin Audio Tape (Story & Music) - The story of Jesus narrated by the donkeys' that were present at the time. Narration (story & music) follows book "Donkeys' Tales" so the listener may follow along - book sold separately (see above). Ages 4-8. c.1998, Cassette Tape...$7.95 Donkeys: Jennies, Jacks and Foals (On The Farm) by: Metz, Lorijo A nice little book explaining donkey basics, a little history and the resultant mule and hinny. Ages 7 & up. 24 pages, color photos c. 2011, S/C... $9.95 Doug Donkey's Sing-Along Farm A Rhyming Lift and Look Matching Book. Lift out the pieces and join the march as donkey leads the mommy and baby farm animals on an animal sound parade.

Hen and chicks, pig and piglets, sheep and lambs, cow and calf and even the farmer too, will join in on the fun, while taching your child matching and animal sounds. Thick, foam pieces lift out easily for little hands. Ages 2 and up. c. 2010, H/C...$19.95 by: Taylor, Dan &AMP; Taylor, Damon J. Illustrated by: Taylor, Damon J. Told by Bible animals, the stories in the 'God Can Use Me' series use real-life emotions and disarming humor to teach kids that God has a unique job planned for each of them. Duncan the donkey feels totally useless. And it's at one of his lowest points that he gets one of the most important jobs in all of history - carrying the greatest King to Jerusalem. Color illustrations. 29 pgs. Ages 6-9. Size: 8" x 10"

Question: In the children’s story by the Brothers Grimm, the rooster, cat, dog and donkey are known as the Town Musicians of where?
Answer: Bremen