Thinks He Looks Ridiculous with Long Ears That Stick Straight Up, Until a Little Girl Visiting the Farm Admires His Long Ears - Library Binding - Original Copyright, Renewed Edition 1968

A little donkey, unhappy that his big ears stick straight up, asks other farm animals for advice on how to improve his appearance.

This is the story of a donkey who is unhappy with his ears, and asks all the other farm animals for their opinions. There are plenty of simple pictures of other animals for a young reader to recognize, and the "just be yourself" moral is gently taught. ( )

Donkey-Donkey thinks that he looks ridiculous with long ears that stick straight up, so he consults his friends on the farm. Each animal has its own idea of beautiful ears—all remarkably like their own. Poor Donkey-donkey becomes sadder and sadder as he tries to follow their advice, with hilarious results. Finally, a little girl visiting the farm admires his long ears and, with new self-esteem, Donkey-donkey keeps his beautiful long ears upright from then on.

Donkey is embarrassed by his ears and asks each animal in turn for advice. Each animal advises him to change his ears to be more like theirs. You can guess how it ends.... Wonderful illustrations by a master this is a great read-aloud for kids dealing with self-image. ( )