Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Stinky Winky Silly Willy Off-Key Donkey
Donald Jacobsen · 2018
64/100
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Willy the donkey is a perfectly cheerful bedtime character and the rhyming structure is right for toddlers, but without any independent reviews it is hard to know whether the actual execution of the rhymes lands or feels forced. The wide retail distribution is encouraging, and it is a safe pick for very young children — just not a standout among well-reviewed rhyming picture books.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety95
substance52
craft60
originality58
accuracy65
hype60
age-fit82
human-eye58
Penny’s verdict64
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