The Story of a Nodding Donkey by Laura Lee Hope
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"The Story of a Nodding Donkey" by Laura Lee Hope is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a wooden toy donkey, crafted in Santa Claus's North Pole workshop, who comes to life and eagerly anticipates his journey down to Earth for Christmas. The story blends themes of innocence, friendship, and whimsical adventures, inviting young readers to explore the magical world of toys and their experiences.
At the start of the story, the Nodding Donkey is introduced in Santa Claus's workshop, where he eagerly awaits to come alive once night falls. Crafted with care, he begins to form friendships with other toys as they engage in make-believe antics during the dark hours. When Santa Claus prepares to deliver toys to children on Christmas, the Nodding Donkey is excited to join the adventure. However, an unforeseen mishap during the journey leads him to a new life with a boy named Joe, who, despite his challenges with lameness, finds joy in the companionship of his new toy. The opening portion sets the stage for a heartwarming tale of friendship and resilience that is sure to resonate with young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hope, Laura Lee |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Smith, Harry L. (Illustrator) |
| Title | The Story of a Nodding Donkey |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Toys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17679 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 526 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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