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K-3
A story set in China tells about a special friendship between a boy and a small, high-spirited donkey named Chili-Chili-Chin-Chin. The brief but satisfying text narrated by the donkey follows the two friends through four seasons as they look for flowers, watch turtles, pick persimmons, and make tracks in the snow. Bright and lively illustrations suit the light tone of the story.