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Bezig met laden... My Donkey Benjamin (1968)door Hans Limmer
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This is Susi and Benjamin Susi and her family used to live in a big city full of cars, highways, and buildings. Now they live on a small island in the Mediterranean, which is full of much more interesting things: butterflies, snakes, fishing boats, and ... Benjamin the donkey. Benjamin and Susi are best friends. She washes his face each morning, they play wonderful games all day, and they sleep next to each other every night. Until one day, Benjamin disappears ... Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)833.914Literature German and related languages German fiction Modern period (1900-) 1900-1990 1945-1990LC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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A charming story, narrated by little Susi, is paired with adorable black-and-white photographs in this picture-book, setting out the tale of a little girl, living with her family on an island in the Mediterranean, who finds and adopts an abandoned baby donkey. Benjamin is a winsome creature (as is his little girl!), with soft fur, gentle eyes, and a velvet nose. He also sometimes experiences a little wanderlust, leading to an early morning adventure for himself, and for Susi!
There is an innocence to this book, which depicts a young girl in a safe world - a girl who is free to wander through the alleyways of her village, and out to a distant beach - that is immensely appealing to me. The photographs show a sun-drenched world that makes me long for places I have never seen. It is easy to see why this has become such a perennial favorite with young Germans! A beautiful island world? Check! A charming narrator who is young, like themselves? Check! An adorable animal friend? Check! What's not to love? ( )