About This Book
A side-splittingly funny picture book about a silly donkey, a cranky yam, and an irresistible ewe, packed with hilarious homonyms and the distinctive humor of Newbery Honoree Cece Bell. For fans of P is for Pterodactyl.
Hilarity meets homonyms in this high-comedy companion to I Yam a Donkey by Cece Bell. A persnickety spud, Yam, introduces the grammar-challenged Donkey to a new friend, Ewe, a lady sheep. The confusion between "ewe" and "you" results in a fabulously funny series of who's-on-first misunderstandings, even though Yam explains the concept of homonyms to Donkey clearly enough for the youngest of readers to understand. Heightening the humor is an over-the-top love triangle, because everyone is in love with You. Err, Ewe. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day!
What happens when a silly donkey, a cranky yam, and a sweet ewe get tangled up in wordplay?
Homonyms for Kids: Yam tries his best to explain that "ewe" and "you" are two different words, with hilarious, easy-to-understand results.Silly Animal Story: Laugh out loud as the well-meaning but grammar-challenged Donkey thinks everyone is in love with him!Grammar Humor: A classic who's-on-first routine with a modern, side-splitting twist that makes learning fun.Perfect for Read Aloud: With expressive, dialogue-driven text, this book is perfect for sharing with a group and giving each character their own funny voice.
