Other editions of book 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.

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.