Author Visits and Children's Books
Author Visits and Children's Books
Did you know . . . that we visit primary schools, libraries and community groups, to read a wonderful story all about our donkeys?
Back in 2023, Marie, (the owner and yard manager at Blackberry Donkeys), had her first children's story book published, by Barny Books, called Donkeys Love Ginger Biscuits. The story book is aimed at children from 3 - 7 years of age and is all about our donkeys Sox and Bandit and their adventure to the seaside.
Illustrations
Donkeys Love Ginger Biscuits is wonderfully illustrated by the amazingly talented Mike McMonagle, who will also be illustrating Marie's next story book, due to be published towards the end of 2026, all about Teddy the miniature Mediterranean donkey. Exciting! Thanks Mike.
Donkeys Love Ginger Biscuits
When two donkey friends, Sox and Bandit, decide to visit the seaside, they are hoping to have some fun on the beach but a series of events sees them put their unique donkey skills to the test, trying to help others, but will their efforts be enough to earn them their favourite treat?
Can the book, Donkeys Love Ginger Biscuits, be purchased without attending a story time session?
Yes, of course. If you are a Sox and Bandit fan or know someone who is, it makes the perfect gift. The book can be purchased right here in our website shop and you can event ask for a FREE author signature and message! Alternatively, you can buy a paperback or kindle version on Amazon.
"My grandchildren loved this story of Sox and Bandits kind adventures on the sandy beach. The illustration was perfect!! With every farm visit... Now including ginger biscuits."
(Jay Amazon Review)
*****
"This is a fab book. Perfect for little ones learning to read with the rhyming story. Lovely illustrations too. I'm looking forward to more stories"
(Lisa Amazon Review)
*****
NEW BOOK ON IT'S WAY!!
Exciting news! Marie has a brand NEW children's story book due to be published at the end of 2026, all about Teddy the miniature Mediterranean donkey. Watch this space.