Buddy is a very young burro who is selected for his first trip into the Grand Canyon. Buddy's friend, Diego, has a handsome saddle placed on his back and he is chosen to carry a person into the canyon. When Buddy sees that an old and clumsy pack frame is to be strapped on his back, his heart sinks. He is embarrassed. Buddy's mother gives him advice as he leaves, but he hangs his head as he walks by. The views and scenery on the trip down are wondrous. Buddy marvels at the petroglyphs on the canyon walls, but he continues to feel his job is not an honorable or prestigious one. Buddy forgets his shame when he hears a commotion in front of him and he learns Diego has injured his leg. The wrangler makes his way to Buddy and removes the crates and bundles from his back. Buddy is worried about his friend. Bandages and medicine are found inside the packages he carried, and Diego's leg is mended.

The Proud Little Burro

Goldman, Lisa Bear

Teen & Young Adult

Enchantment Press

The Gift of Wonder

The Gift of Wonder will delight children with its beautiful illustrations and heart-warming message. This book will give librarians, teachers, parents, and children opportunities to talk about the special place animals have in our world and in our lives. Buddy, a young donkey, is chosen by wise Raven to be in the Animal Messenger Parade. This is quite an honor. There are many beautiful animals in the parade. Buddy knows only one animal can be selected to carry the message Raven gives him. After much anticipation Buddy is chosen. Raven leads Buddy away from the other animals to give him a special message for a human. Buddy has many questions and doubts, and wonders how he will ever be able to find a way to do this. Buddy is successful in conveying the message to his human, a young girl, who learns an important lesson about the many gifts animals have to offer.

Children's Books

Animals

The Gift of Wonder will delight children with its beautiful illustrations and heart-warming message.  This book will give children, librarians, teachers, parents, and children opportunities to talk about the special place animals have in our world and in our lives.   Buddy, a young donkey, is chosen by wise Raven to be in the Animal Messenger Parade. This is quite an honor. There are many beautiful animals in the parade. Buddy knows only one animal can be selected to carry Raven's message. After much anticipation Buddy is chosen. Raven leads Buddy away from the other animals to give him a special message for a human. Buddy has many questions and doubts, and wonders how he will ever be able to find a way to do this. Buddy is successful in conveying the message to his human, a young girl, and she learns an important lesson about the many gifts animals have to offer.

A young boy who is made fun of by a classmate is unsure how to deal with his feelings. Each of his family members offers different advice about how to protect himself. 
After walking in the desert with his grandmother and listening to her parables, he learns how to keep his heart open and not be afraid of his feelings. 
This beautifully illustrated story brings a fresh perspective to a common dilemma by pointing out the value of learning from Nature and the wisdom of elders.

Amadito and Spider Woman

Jr., Amado M. Pena

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Kiva Publishing

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The Proud Little Burro

The Gift of Wonder

The Gift of Wonder

Amadito and Spider Woman