I was walking down the road and i saw a donkey heehaw he only had three legs he was a wonky donkey wonky donkey wonky donkey yeah i was walking down the road and i saw a. Laughing scottish grandma makes picture book a big hit. The print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. The wonky donkey was my first published book, and he began his visual life in a most modest way, having been born in the humble surrounds of the small converted stable where i was living by the sea, in christchurch, new zealand, 2009. The book behind the viral internet sensation of the scottish granny reading this story to her grandchild, viewed over 3 million times. A scottish grandmother has shown that this childrens book is fun for all ages.
I have to be honest, i bought this book for myself. Thanks to a viral video of janice clark reading craig smiths the wonky donkey to her baby grandson, and her breathless amusement over lines such as he was a honkytonky winky wonky donkey, the 2009 picture book. Janice clark is filmed reading craig smiths the wonky donkey to her grandson and unable to hide her amusement. She talked about how funny it is and there is a video that goes with it made a great gift. In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hankypanky cranky stinky. I was sitting at a table at te anau rugby club rooms in the south island of new zealand one night with. I was a little skeptical but it was the hit of the shower. The wonky donkey was a big hit when i shared it with a group of adults attending a city meeting. Demand for a childrens book has skyrocketed after video of a scottish grandmother reading the book to her 4monthold grandson went viral. By the books final page, readers end up with a spunky hankypanky cranky stinkydinky lanky honkytonky winky wonky donkey. Clark cant help but erupt in laughter as she tries to read the book out loud to her fourmonthold grandson. Each page starts with the statement i was walking down the road and i saw a donkey, heehaw.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. It also led to interest in purchasing copies to share. By the books final page, readers end up with a spunky, hankypanky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honkytonky, winky wonky, donkey. The wonky donkey, wonky donkey by craig smith booktopia. The wonky donkey is based on an awardwinning childrens song. Inspired by a joke, the wonky donkey is a picture book that can be read or sung. I was walking down the road and i saw a donkey heehaw he only had three legs he was a wonky donkey wonky donkey wonky donkey yeah. Thanks to a viral video of janice clark reading craig smiths the wonky donkey to her baby. Download the title song for free and try to keep up with the silly singalong about the misfortunes of a sweet donkey. Based on the popular song, the wonky donkey has sold over one million copies worldwide. Scottish grannys laughing video makes picture book a big hit hillel italieap.
Awardwinning song with hilarious illustrations that will have you laughing out loud. The book behind the viral internet sensation of the scottish granny reading this story to her grandchild, viewed over 3 million times now in board book format, perfect for the youngest of children. Wonky donkey song unofficial music video craig smith animation. Needed a book for a baby shower and someone recommended the wonky donkey. The wonky donkey by craig smith, katz cowley, paperback. Full of description words this book adds a new description with every turn of the page. The scottish granny reads the wonky donkey, by craig smith. New york ap the countrys hottest book isnt a hit because of oprah winfrey or donald trump.
I worry about children with disabilities seeing that and thinking others are mocking them. Buy a discounted board book of the wonky donkey online from australias. Welcome to my website where youll find a video about me and what i do, info about wonky donkey and all my other books, personal works and workshops. Buy a discounted book with other items of the wonky donkey online from australias. You will find word wall cards, a donkey display craft, a donkey paper bag craft, class books for rhyming practice, large donkey heads for retell fun, labeling and cut and paste worksheets for sequencing, and differentiated w. The wonky donkey by craig smith goodreads share book. By the books final page, readers end up with a spunky, hankypanky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honkytonky, winky wonky donkey. Katz cowley is an illustrator and teacher who leads workshops in drawing, creative journaling, and selfexpression. New york ap the countrys hottest book isnt a hit because of oprah winfrey or. There is much fun to be had by listening to the song and trying to predict the new word for each clue given.
I am a big brother caroline jayne church hello baby mirror board book. The girls mother went on and on about how much she liked the book. Katz cowley award winning illustrator of the wonky donkey. The wonky donkey book sells after grandmas hilarious. With hilarious lyrics and illustrations, this picture book will appeal to adults and children alike. Viral laughing grandma makes picture book a big hit. In this funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hankypanky cranky stinky dinky lanky honkytonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children in fits of laughter. This irresistible gift set contains the bestselling book in paperback and a cute and cuddly wonky donkey plush toy. It is threelegged, and so a wonky donkey that, on further examination, has but one eye and so is a winky wonky donkey with a taste for country music and therefore a honkytonky winky wonky donkey, and so on to a final characterization as a spunky hanky. Craig smith is the recipient of the 2008 apra childrens song of the year for the wonky donkey. Booktopia has the wonky donkey, wonky donkey by craig smith. The wonky donkey s honkytonky alltime favourite hits. Its all because of a laughing scottish grandmother. The wonky donkey book is a hysterical, cumulative story with beautiful illustrations.
This book is from a british author and word meanings can differ between american english and british english, but it felt a bit insensitive to call a donkey wonky because he only has three legs. Four hilarious alltime favourite bestselling picture books with song cd by the honkytonky, wonky donkey author and musician craig smith, in a musthave wonky donkey carry bag. The donkey s face can be surrounded by green hand prints, or fingerprints for the grass. This hilarious picture book will have children and adults show more. Capitalizing on the picture book turned viral video sensation the wonky donkey, scholastic has announced the global release of a sequel, the dinky donkey. In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something. Viral video of laughing grandmother makes picture book the wonky donkey a big hit. Wonky donkey started out as a childrens song, written by smith more than a decade ago. A home video of a scottish grandmothers uncontrollable giggles while reading the wonky donkey picture book to her baby grandson have sent book lovers around the world rushing to get their. A huge range of scarves, purses, bags, fashion and fashion accessories. Viral video of laughing grandmother makes picture book. When not writing, craig works as a musician and entertainer. Affiliate link disclosure when purchasing a book via this link, granny may receive a small commission on the sale. The books author, craig smith, said making a book fun is at the.
Wonky donkey started out as a childrens song, written by smith more than a. In the illustrations the daughter sports her parents big, shiny eyes and winsome grin while posing in a multicolored mohawk next to a rustic boombox. This wonky donkey unit pairs perfectly with the famous book by craig smith. The scottish granny reads the wonky donkey, by craig smith nz. Perfect gift book for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect readaloud tale of an endearing donkey.
Affiliate link disclosure when purchasing a book via this link, granny may. Despite being close to 10 years old, this book got a big boost recently. I put a lot of effort into making the funniest heehaw sound that. See all books authored by craig smith, including the wonky donkey, and the dinky donkey, and more on. Laughing granny video makes decadeold kids book wonky. The hilarious wonky donkey willbee the bumblebee my daddy ate an apple square eyes in one super bag of books with accompanying cd. I was walking down the road, and i saw a donkey, heehaw. Buy a discounted book with other items of the wonky donkey online from. Every reader contribution, however big or small, is so valuable. The wonky donkey is a delightful childrens book that is a lot of fun to read with a child. The wonky donkey, wonky donkey board book with cd by craig. How awesome would it be to convey that same feeling about books to our kids.
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