How do donkeys help people? Why do some donkeys eat snow? How can you tell if a donkey is scared or angry? Why does a donkey foal fold down its ears? This fascinating book has the answers, presented in simple text with detailed illustrations, clear photographs, links to specially selected websites, and much more.

Chapters in this book include:
- Head to hoof
- Helpful donkeys
- In the wild
- Hairy coats
- Keeping clean
- Greedy grazers
- Small sips
- Male donkeys
- Baby donkeys
- Growing up
- Staying safe
- Noisy donkeys
- Donkey signs
- Caring for donkeys