book. In this irresistibly charming picture book, many different quiet moments are captured, from the anticipation-heavy “Top of the roller coaster quiet” to the shocked-into…, You would like being friends with Leo. VERDICT Despite its inviting illustrations, this book misses the mark.—Miriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Library, NY, 2015-03-17A stern yam corrects a grammatically challenged donkey. and the story ends with a dark and outrageously funny twist.  9,50 €, 8,38 € 5-8), ©1997-2020 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. 122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011.  17,00 €, Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter.  18,00 €, 8,56 € You can learn more about our use of cookies here. and a yam protests the improper use of the word yam. In the ensuing conversation, the donkey repeatedly uses yam when he should be saying am and the tuber becomes increasingly perturbed. A picture book whose reason for being is to make bad grammar jokes?  8,80 €, 8,17 € Goodreads members who liked this book also liked: Even frustrated grammarians will giggle at the who’s-on-first routine that begins with a donkey’s excited announcement, “I yam a donkey!” Unfortunately the donkey’s audience happens to be a yam, and o…, Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. Unfortunately the donkey’s audience happens to be a yam, and one who is particular about sloppy pronunciation and poor grammar. 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Javascript is not enabled in your browser. 1298 Ratings. © 2020  Click or Press Enter to view the items in your shopping bag or Press Tab to interact with the Shopping bag tooltip. Because Leo is also a ghost. Dispatched from the UK in 3 business days A bespectacled yam objects. Four friends. currency or language preferences), and display features, products and services (e.g. "—Publishers Weekly, starred review "This irreverent, animated outing fairly begs to be read aloud, and children will demand repeat readings. Buy Online, Pick up in Store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for in-store purchase.  9,50 €, 6,43 €  9,30 €, 5,76 €  7,80 €, 6,93 € Parents, teachers, and librarians may cringe. The yam finally gets his point across, but regrettably, he’s made the situation a little bit too clear . They can look like objects, animals, or even people. The yam finally gets his point across, but regrettably, he’s made the situation a little bit too clear . We use cookies and similar tools, including those used by approved third parties (collectively, "cookies") for the purposes described below.You can learn more about how we (plus approved third parties) use cookies and how to change your settings by visiting the Cookies notice. Are you ready?  8,80 €, 15,78 €  19,60 €, 8,90 € Unfortunately the donkey's audience happens to be a yam, and one who is particular about sloppy pronunciation and poor grammar. . As Mouse hops on his ... High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about ... High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about I Yam a Donkey! . and the story ends with a dark and outrageously funny twist.  9,50 €, 8,57 € For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. Three cookies. Curious George Curious. The poor, foolish donkey never quite figures out which form of "to be" to use, and the small, bespectacled yam grows increasingly frustrated. The homophonic nuance is not a familiar language problem (unless you are Popeye), so many readers will not get the chance to rise above and see any humor—in either correcting the donkey or being invested in the joke.  8,80 €, 7,79 € It’s the perfect send off for children—and children at heart—entering a new phase of life. {"bd_js_shop":"Shop","bd_js_too_long_for_shipping_label":"Sorry, that's too long for our shipping labels","bd_js_too_long":"Sorry, that's too long","bd_js_could_not_find_address_try_again":"Sorry, we couldn't find the address. Beginning a muddled and maddening who’s-on-first routine, with enough back and forth to make youngsters’ heads spin, a donkey proudly proclaims, “I yam a donkey!” However, a nearby yam disagrees. 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