Donkey's Gift / Thomas M. Coffey 89 p.

Asinus plans to run away. After all he has been mistreated by humans all his life. In the hills of Galilee a donkey can be free. But he is purchased by Joseph, a carpenter , who needs to get his pregnant wife Mary to Bethlehem. Asinus finds himself in the role of protector. He learns of burglary attempts through conversations with fellow donkey travelors. Along the way, he learns that Joseph and Mary are one of many humans that are caring individuals. A fun Christmas tale.