Dilly the Donkey

Dilly the Donkey may be little and wonky – and not as young as she used to be – but each day she lovingly carts the children to school. That is until her owner replaces her with a flashy young horse! Is poor Dilly too old and bent to be of any use? Of course not! She’s kind, brave and smart too, so when the new horse catches the eye of two sneaky thieves, it’s up to Dilly to halt their dastardly plan and save the day. Could this be the start of a whole new career?

A joyous and inspiring book written by Elli Woollard and illustrated by Steven Lenton, packed with positive values. A delightful story that puts age and wisdom before beauty, encourages self belief and shows that no matter how old and wonky you may be, you still have value and can still be exceptional!

A third fabulous story from creators of the The Great Gran Plan and Dinosaurs Don’t Draw.

About the Author

Elli Woollard is the author of The Giant of Jum and The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight, illustrated by award-winning Benji Davies and The Great Gran Plan, her first book with illustrator Steven Lenton. She has also beautifully adapted Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, illustrated by Marta Altes.

About the Illustrator

Steven Lenton is the illustrator of the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series (Nosy Crow) and Fairytale Frankie (Orchard Books). He also illustrates Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction for Macmillan and this is his second picture book with Elli Woollard.