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Reviewed by C.R. Hurst for Readers' Favorite
Children’s author LoLisa Marie Monroe’s dream is “to put little books in many little hands.” I can think of no better way to do so than with her debut picture book titled Diego the Donkey. With its simple repetitions and rhythms and cute illustrations by Carol Liddiment, the book tells the tale of a lonely little donkey who searches for friendship among other barnyard animals but finds that they do not speak his language. Diego tries to talk with goats, cows, ducks, a dog, pigs, ponies, cats, and horses but finds no success. It is not until he meets another donkey named Duncan that he learns to speak a common language and finally finds companionship and acceptance, as well as a true home on the farm.
One of the best ways for parents to build empathy in children is by reading aloud to them. Diego the Donkey is ideally suited to this purpose, and reading time is the best time for snuggling with your littles. LoLisa Marie Monroe is good at using kid-friendly language and the colorful illustrations have a sweet softness to them while still being realistic. This book is also a wonderful primer for basic reading skills. Its repetitions and sing-along sounds should help kids with word recognition and memory development. Yet perhaps the most essential part of the book is its message of inclusiveness. What child, or grown-up for that matter, would not benefit from such a relevant message in today’s increasingly troubled world? I highly recommend this little book for little hands, for both little and not-so-little minds.