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I Yam a Donkey! (A Yam and Donkey Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, June 16, 2015

4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 299 ratings

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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 one who is particular about sloppy pronunciation and poor grammar. An escalating series of misunderstandings leaves the yam furious and the clueless donkey bewildered by the yam’s growing (and amusing) frustration. The yam finally gets his point across, but regrettably, he’s made the situation a little bit too clear . . . and the story ends with a dark and outrageously funny twist.

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Gr 1–3—The cartoon illustrations of Bell's stab at eliminating a grammatical error are more engaging than her text, and it is probable that the intended audience will not grasp the lesson she's put forward. A donkey states, "I yam a donkey!" 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. Bell's drawings, done in china marker and acrylic, are lively and convey emotion through her judicious use of line, but the grammatical issue is less common now than in Popeye's heyday, and the joke goes on so long that it becomes tiresome. VERDICT Despite its inviting illustrations, this book misses the mark.—Miriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Library, NY

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* "The wordplay is kid-pleasingly silly with a tiny whiff of sophistication...children will never hear “eat your vegetables” the same way again" Horn Book Magazine, starred review * "In a linguistic landscape where literally can mean figuratively and flammable and inflammable are interchangeable, Bell’s story celebrates the idea that language changes, and pedants who can’t adapt will be left in the dust (or in a donkey’s belly)." Publishers Weekly, starred review "This irreverent, animated outing fairly begs to be read aloud, and children will demand repeat readings." —Booklist "A hilarious battle of wits between cleverly anthropomorphized cartoon figures...Grab a teaching partner or fellow librarian for a crowd-pleasing dual read." —Bulletin   —

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (June 16, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544087208
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544087200
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 370L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.38 x 9.5 inches
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Customers find the book humorous and entertaining. They praise its witty dialogue and clever wordplay, which makes them laugh out loud. The story is described as cute and fun for both kids and adults.

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43 customers mention "Humor"43 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it fun to read with puns and grammar jokes. The kids love the donkey's bad grammar and witty dialogue.

"...My daughter loves this book. It’s a lot of fun to read while making voices for the characters...." Read more

"I love the playfulness of this book; it's so fun to read...." Read more

"My kids love this book and frankly, so do I. It is perfect for kids who are starting to understand jokes and plays on words...." Read more

"This book has us laughing hysterically! My 11 and 20 year olds couldn’t get through the book without stopping a few times to collect themselves...." Read more

24 customers mention "Reading quality"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy reading the book. They find it easy to read and a fun read for kids. The book is a family favorite that has been read many times.

"...This will always be the one I buy. My daughter loves this book. It’s a lot of fun to read while making voices for the characters...." Read more

"I love the playfulness of this book; it's so fun to read...." Read more

"...It is worth reading ahead of time and discovering your personal ignorant donkey voice before reading to your child...." Read more

"Cleverly written and illustrated, this children's book is fun reading and appropriate for middle to upper elementary students." Read more

14 customers mention "Grammar teaching"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's grammar teaching. They find it funny, clever, and educational. The book is well-written and illustrated, keeping kids laughing and entertained. Readers say the story is full of wisdom and humor, and kids learn how to use grammar correctly.

"...Very clever." Read more

"Cleverly written and illustrated, this children's book is fun reading and appropriate for middle to upper elementary students." Read more

"Bought "Ewe Loves Ewe" first. Funny and educational. Both these books are great for intermediate grammar learners. Love illustration." Read more

"...Cute pictures and easy for children to follow - a nice, simple early grammar lesson...." Read more

9 customers mention "Story quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality. They find it a great story for sharing with grandchildren, with jokes for adults and a cute story for kids. The book is described as fun, clever, and hilarious by both children and adults.

"...It's a silly and fun story." Read more

"This story is hilarious! Grownups love it as much as the kids. Illustrations are great, book is well made and oh so witty!" Read more

"...Full of wisdom and humor that kids all get the story and learned how to use it right. We even role played afterward and kids all love it." Read more

"We LOVE this book!! This also makes a great gift. Super cute story line. Both of my 5 year olds ask for this story over and over again!!!" Read more

6 customers mention "Wit"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the witty dialogue and dark humor in the book. They find it hilarious and fun to read with their children, using different voices. The writer is brilliant and creates clever jokes and wordplay that make anyone laugh out loud.

"...It is worth reading ahead of time and discovering your personal ignorant donkey voice before reading to your child...." Read more

"...We instantly fell in love with the witty dialogue and dark humor. The ending is reminiscent of “Where’s my hat” John K!..." Read more

"...My daughter and I both laugh so hard when reading this together. Brilliant writer!" Read more

"My children love this book! It is so fun to read with them, using different voices. We read it over and over! (3 and 6 year olds)" Read more

Puntastic! Darkly hilarious!
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Puntastic! Darkly hilarious!
My son (7 years) introduced me to this little gem filled with grammatical humor and puns. We instantly fell in love with the witty dialogue and dark humor.The ending is reminiscent of “Where’s my hat” John K! I absolutely love it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
    I’ve had several friends ask for books for their baby showers. This will always be the one I buy. My daughter loves this book. It’s a lot of fun to read while making voices for the characters. I read the yam as a professor type and the donkey as a Gomer Pyle type. It always gets several laughs and smiles.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2022
    I love the playfulness of this book; it's so fun to read. I ordered this one for a friend bc I have fond memories of reading it with my kid just a few years ago. Very clever.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022
    My kids love this book and frankly, so do I. It is perfect for kids who are starting to understand jokes and plays on words. It is worth reading ahead of time and discovering your personal ignorant donkey voice before reading to your child. It is not meant to be read in a boring, monotone voice.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
    This book has us laughing hysterically! My 11 and 20 year olds couldn’t get through the book without stopping a few times to collect themselves. Can’t wait to share it with my mom!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
    My son speaks in puns, and can make himself laugh well before spitting out his next witty comment. It's a silly and fun story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
    Cleverly written and illustrated, this children's book is fun reading and appropriate for middle to upper elementary students.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020
    My son (7 years) introduced me to this little gem filled with grammatical humor and puns. We instantly fell in love with the witty dialogue and dark humor.

    The ending is reminiscent of “Where’s my hat” John K! I absolutely love it.
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    Puntastic! Darkly hilarious!

    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020
    My son (7 years) introduced me to this little gem filled with grammatical humor and puns. We instantly fell in love with the witty dialogue and dark humor.

    The ending is reminiscent of “Where’s my hat” John K! I absolutely love it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022
    Perfect book series for kids learning to read. My daughter and I both laugh so hard when reading this together. Brilliant writer!

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  • Owen C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginner readers
    Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2022
    I first heard about this book during story time in my daughter's senior kindergarten class (during a recent Covid-19 lockdown). The kids really liked it, but I thought it was a book that would allow my daughter to practice some of her sight words. She still loves it and we even bought another book in the series. Great for laughs! Great for early readers!
  • Ben McKee
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Yam Impressed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2022
    This is a great book, especially when read in a Black Country accent!
  • Pam McFater
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
    Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2019
    Such a funny book. We laughed so hard.
  • Mrs Heather Campbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2019
    I first read this as a library book and I had to have my own copy for my kids. Brilliant book. Best ending to a book.
  • Youngone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2019
    Entertaining for both children and adults