Synopses & Reviews
Best friends come in many shapes and sizes, and all it takes to make a friend is caring, sharing, and love. Just ask Chili-Chili-Chin-Chin, a mischievous little donkey whose best friend named him for the sound his bells make. With vibrant jewel-like artwork and gentle words, Belle Yang tells this charming tale of unexpected friendship between an impetuous donkey and a lovable boy.
Review
“I admire and envy Belle Yangs double talents. She writes what she sees and feels. She draws what she sees and feels. She does so with mastery in both crafts.”—Amy Tan
“In Belle Yang we have our Isaac Bashevis Singer and Marc Chagall.”—Maxine Hong Kingston
“I fell in love with the dainty Manchurian donkey from listening to my fathers childhood stories. I finally met one of these soulful creatures when I went to China in 1985. He seemed most understanding and listened to what I whispered into his ears without once flicking his tail.”—Belle Yang