Books with title Jo-Jo the Melon Donkey

From a master storyteller, a romantic evocation of Venice brought to life through a timeless story of an evolving friendship"Melons. Melons for sale!" Every day, Jo-Jo brays the same message and carries the heavy melons through the streets of Venice. Bullied by his master and plagued by flies, Jo-Jo is loved by nobody. But one day, somebody notices Jo-Jo—the famous Doge's daughter herself! And when danger looms, the Venetians need a hero to save them. This story about the evolving friendship between Jo-Jo and the friend who loves him despite his lowly position creates a feeling of warmth and hope.

Take a trip to Mexico where Pedro, Maria, and their little donkey, Jose', live near the rural village of Palomas. Watch them prepare for market day as Maria sends her handmade crafts to be sold. Imagine Jose's excitement as the children gather around him to play! The trip home has a big surprise. Jose' is very tired and begins to fuss at Pedro. He digs his feet in and doesn't want to go any farther when suddenly a fierce pack of coyotes appears! Read the rest of the story to find out what happens next. Parents can enjoy reading this story to their children and talking with them about the lessons we can learn from this little family. You can also practice the Spanish words.

Khar-mohr, a young donkey from Nazareth, is chosen by Joseph to carry a very pregnant Mary to Bethlehem. Since there's no room in any inn, Mary eventually gives birth to Jesus in a stable. Khar-mohr is there to witness the event, as well as the arrival of the shepherds and three kings, and is awestruck by the appearance of the star of Bethlehem. Not knowing what he's just witnessed, Khar-mohr is convinced that he has seen something very special and out of the ordinary.

Yellow Bananas are captivating chapter books designed to help young readers make the transition from storybooks to text-based books. The next level up from Blue Bananas, each book features short chapters, engaging full-color illustrations, and a strong story about interesting characters. As their reading abilities develop, kids will want to make the jump from Blue to Yellow Bananas! Jo-Jo is a donkey and he does not like it, not one bit. He works hard from dawn until dusk selling melons on the streets of Venice. Then one dark and stormy night, Jo-Jo discovers that it is up to him to save the city from the sea.