Nasruddin & the Donkey Extra
Wonky the donkey will not move, whatever Nasruddin tries, until he has a clever idea. A short, almost wordless cartoon for children aged 7 to 9.
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What is Nasruddin & the Donkey Extra about?
Nasruddin & the Donkey Extra is a short animated video for children aged 7 to 9 in which Nasruddin tries everything he can think of to make his stubborn donkey, Wonky, move.
It is a bonus episode to Nasruddin & the Donkey, with the same characters: Nasruddin, the wise "fool" of many traditional tales, his young son Ali in his red cap, and Wonky the donkey. This time Ali is sitting on Wonky's back, the path leads through the woods, and Wonky does not feel like moving.
Nasruddin is annoyed. He pats the donkey, he shouts at him, and he gives him a good push, but Wonky will not budge. An old man with a walking stick passes by. What is wrong with the donkey? Then Nasruddin finds an apple tree and has an idea. Soon Ali is holding a rod over Wonky's head, with a red apple dangling on a string just in front of his nose, and off Wonky trots.
The video has hardly any words: children follow it through the pictures and a few shouts of "Come on, Wonky!" It lasts about two minutes and is a Miraj original, made by Miraj Studios. It is a light, funny way to talk about what to do when shouting and pushing do not work.
What your child will learn
- Shouting and pushing do not always get us what we want.
- Staying calm and thinking of a clever idea can solve a problem.
- Patience works better than getting cross.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did Nasruddin try first to make Wonky move?
- Why do you think shouting did not work?
- What was Nasruddin's clever idea?
- What could you do when something will not go the way you want?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Nasruddin & the Donkey Extra suitable for?
Children aged 7 to 9, though it has almost no words, so younger children can enjoy it too.
How long is Nasruddin & the Donkey Extra?
About 2 minutes.
What does Nasruddin & the Donkey Extra teach children?
That shouting and pushing do not solve a problem, and that staying patient and thinking of a clever idea works better.
