Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Wonky Donkey
The Dinky Donkey
The Grinny Granny Donkey
Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise
Willbee the Bumblebee
The Stinky Wonky Donkey

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)

Overview
Bring home the giggles with this six-book paperback collection from Craig Smith's runaway hit series that turned a wonky, three-legged, one-eyed, flatulent farm animal into an internet sensation and family read-aloud favorite. Perfect for ages 3-7, this bundle strings together bouncy rhymes, silly sound effects, and cumulative wordplay that little ones beg to hear again and again. Each story builds on the last with fresh barnyard friends and even sillier rhyming chains, making this an ideal starter library for beginning readers, storytime circles, classrooms, and any home that loves a good laugh over bedtime stories.

About the Books
What began as a quirky song written by New Zealand musician Craig Smith grew into one of the most beloved read-aloud phenomenons in modern picture books. The Wonky Donkey introduces a loveable, oddball donkey with one eye, three legs, and a serious gas problem, told through a cumulative rhyme that piles on silly adjectives with every page turn. The books that follow expand this animal universe: The Dinky Donkey brings a tiny, tenacious donkey into the herd, The Grinny Granny Donkey spotlights a warm grandmother figure, Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise delivers a twist for the original character, Willbee the Bumblebee introduces a buzzing critter, and The Stinky Wonky Donkey doubles down on the barnyard humor that made the series famous. Illustrator Katz Cowley's bright artwork brings each animal to life, while Smith's musical background shines through in text built for singing aloud. The repetitive structure builds early reading fluency, since children quickly memorize the growing rhyme chains. This six-book set gathers the heart of the collection, ready for storytime, car rides, or bedtime.

Key Benefits

• Six paperback stories in one collectible set for gifting or home libraries
• Cumulative rhymes build early reading fluency and vocabulary
• Bright illustrations bring each quirky animal to life
• Perfect for ages 3-7, preschool through early independent reading
• Great for classroom read-alouds and bedtime routines
• A fun gift for birthdays, holidays, or new-reader milestones

Book-by-Book Guide
The Wonky Donkey — Introduces the original one-eyed, three-legged, gassy donkey whose rhyme became a worldwide sensation.
The Dinky Donkey — A tiny new donkey joins the herd in this companion tale of the same snowballing rhyme.
The Grinny Granny Donkey — A warm grandmother donkey takes center stage, adding family charm to the cast.
Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise — The original donkey returns for a fresh twist that keeps the rhyme going.
Willbee the Bumblebee — A buzzing character brings his own tongue-twisting rhyme to the series.
The Stinky Wonky Donkey — The barnyard humor gets sillier in this further romp with the donkey.

About the Author
Craig Smith is a New Zealand musician, songwriter, and children's entertainer whose song "The Wonky Donkey" became the basis for the bestselling picture book series. Known for his playful, musical wordplay, Smith has spent decades writing and performing songs for children before this cumulative rhyme found new life on the page. Illustrator Katz Cowley, based in New Zealand, brings each barnyard character to life with bright, expressive artwork, adding warmth and comic timing to Smith's rhythmic text throughout the series.

Why You'll Love This Set
Six silly, singable stories in one paperback bundle make this an easy win for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, classroom libraries, or bedtime rotation. Kids chant along, grown-ups can't help but laugh, and every title builds real reading confidence one goofy rhyme at a time.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.