The Angel and the Donkey

by Katherine Paterson

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A soothsayer and his faithful donkey save the Israelites from destruction by King Balak on the orders of an angel.

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The Donkey's Story by Barbara Cohen (raizel)
raizel: While Ms. Paterson has bystanders viewing what's going on with Balaam and his donkey, Ms. Cohen does not. So the reasons for Balaams actions are different.

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I dunno. Maybe if I were Christian I'd appreciate this more. It just didn't have the power some parables and stories do, though. (

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Cheryl_in_CC_NV | Jun 6, 2016 |

Genre: Folklore/ Myth

Media: Watercolor, tempera, and gouache

Summary: This folklore is a passed down story recounts the Hebrew story of the Angel and the Donkey. This book tells the story of a soothsayer and his donkey who are to bless and save the Israelites from King Balak after being talked to by an angel.

alewis14 | Feb 4, 2016 |

The angel has a halo. I'm sure there is a Christian slant to this, but the retelling is reasonable. Ms. Paterson adds her own spin by saying that Balaam's donkey acts strangely in front of other people and that Balaam's reaction is therefore due his embarrassment about not being able to control his animal. The pictures are vibrant.

raizel | Jun 30, 2013 |

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