The Search for Donkey Paradise
The Search for Donkey Paradise is now in our Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary shop.
We’ve recently started stocking a brand-new children’s book written by award-winning author David Goodday in our shop.
David found the inspiration to write The Search for Donkey Paradise following a visit to our sanctuary in 2023 when we were running our Equine Treatment Centre appeal.
David's grandson, Lucas, asked if his grandad could write a story to help raise funds and David set about the task.
David’s story
The story begins when a small hedgehog enters one of the paddocks and tells the donkeys of a place where everything that donkeys like to eat can be found. That night five of the donkeys set off in search of what they called donkey paradise.
On their way they encounter danger and uncertainty. When they finally reach their destination, they are shocked by what they find.
Inspired by the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
The hedgehog character Steve was inspired by a cuddly toy that Lucas won as a prize from the tombola during that visit. Most of the donkeys named in the book were Lucas’ favourites.
Once the story had been written, David asked Island based artist called Hilary Love to produce the illustrations for the book.
Published by Ginger Fyre Press, all profits from the sale of the book are very generously donated to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.
Buy The Search for Donkey Paradise
We are delighted to be selling the book in the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary onsite shop.
You can also buy a copy directly from the publishers.
Read more about the author David Goodday on his website.
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