The Donkey That No One Could Ride by Anthony DeStefano

The Donkey That No One Could Ride

by Anthony DeStefano

"... You will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden."

Bestselling author Anthony DeStefano begins his creative telling of the beloved Bible story of Christ's triumphant entry by introducing the young donkey who has yet to realize his important mission. The lowly creature believes he can do nothing noble, but that's before he meets the Master...

Then Jesus said to the donkey,
"It's time that you knew
About the great thing
That you're destined to do..."
He hears the sad donkey cry,
"Just leave me alone and cast me aside.
I'm just a poor donkey that no one can ride."

Richard Cowdrey's colorful illustrations pair beautifully with Anthony's charming rhymes. Together, they bring this timeless story of the donkey who carries Jesus into Jerusalem to a joyful finish. While especially appropriate as an Easter gift, this year-round story is for all time and for young and old alike.

Reviewed by cherryblossommj on

5 of 5 stars

Share
What a fabulous Easter/Palm Sunday picture book to share with your children. I have come to love other picture books that I've read from [a:Anthony DeStefano|44899|Anthony DeStefano|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg] and I already like [a:Richard Cowdrey|1100211|Richard Cowdrey|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg] illustrations from coming to know our cute barking friend Marley, so I was not entirely surprised to be delighted with this picture book. I am quite certain it is one we will read again and again this spring and in years in the future. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to friends for Sunday School classes, or homeschool or just family reading.

If you like the essence behind [b:The Crippled Lamb|987587|The Crippled Lamb|Max Lucado|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180023329s/987587.jpg|740815] you'll also love this one. God makes situations for even the littlest of animals as they all have their purpose.

*Thanks to Harvest House Publishers for providing a copy for review.*

Scheduled post: http://wp.me/pYHD5-3ap

Last modified on

Reading updates

  • Started reading
  • 28 January, 2012: Finished reading
  • 28 January, 2012: Reviewed