Across time, a simple tale can acquire a complicated history. He would leave his donkey under cover whilst he went forward to collect the. He is married to frane lessac and they live with their two children in western australia. Anzac heroes, simpson and his donkey colouring sheets. The tyneside stretcher bearer enlisted in the australia. Mark enjoys working with students of all ages, inspiring and developing their natural curiosity about books and writing. Simpson and his donkey jack simpson kirkpatrick was born in 1892 at south shields in the north east of england. The exhibition is on display at the state library until 27 april. Dec 20, 2010 simpson and duffy mary small duration. Simpson and his donkey is a poignant account of the story of john kirkpatrick simpson and how he and his donkey, duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at.
Booktopia simpson and his donkey by mark greenwood. On her website, frane says travelling continues to be a major source of inspiration for my work as i render my impression of a country and its way of life in oil and gouache paintings. Simpson and his donkey for schools school groups are welcome to visit simpson and his donkey and attend the state librarys education workshop, digging up the past world war 1. Simpson and his donkey reading anzac day, stories for kids. Superbly researched book gives new life to one of the stories that helped to build australia as a nation. For more information about marks work, please visit his website. As a child during his summer holidays he used to work as a donkey lad on the sands of south shields. The illustrations show a real picture of war without being frightening for a child to look at. This picture book story is based on true people and. The story of simpson and his donkey is an extraordinary tale of courage in the face of extreme danger, of an ordinary bloke doing what he could at immense risk to his own life. The original illustrations, preliminary sketches and draft materials displayed in this exhibition form part of the state librarys peter williams collection.
I enjoyed the afterwordshistorical information as much as the story. Videotext from the picture book simpson and his donkey mark greenwood interspersed with primary source images. Childrens story about the famous stretcher bearer of gallipoli, john simpson and his donkey called duffy. Simpson and his donkey the donkey of gallipoli youtube.
Simpson and his donkey is a poignant account of the story of john kirkpatrick simpson and how he and his donkey, duffy, rescued over 300 men during the. May 27, 2008 jack finds a donkey he names duffy that he enlists to help him retrieve his comrades. The story of john simpson kirkpatrick the man with the donkey at gallipoi for children. At the back of the book are some facts about the war and simpson and his favourite donkey duffy. Auckland wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. All through october, alphabet soup is celebrating turning three. Illustrations by frane lessac and words by mark greenwood share the heroic story of john simpson kirkpatrick in the picture book simpson and his donkey. The store, the store, donkey who carried the wounded, most australians know of simpson and his donkey who became heroes at gallipoli, even among the turkish forces. There are arguments about how much the story has been embellished over the years, but nevertheless the simple heroism of john simpson has come to symbolise the aussie spirit and made him a household name.
Buy simpson and his donkey by mark greenwood, frane lessac isbn. The heroic story of one man and a donkey and a strange twist of fate that brought two boyhood friends together one last time. Simpson was an unlikely hero, really, having found himself in the line of fire, by accident more than by design. The image of the donkey walking on lifethreatening paths with bullets. Author mark greenwood has written many histories of australia for children, including simpson and his donkey, which is illustrated by wellknown. The donkey s story is an adventurous journey on which he meets courage and cruelty. The original illustrations, preliminary sketches and draft materials displayed in this. It is the story of a man and his donkey and a strange twist of fate that. Simpson and his donkey aka the donkey of gallipoli frane lessac. Few know where the donkey came from, or what happened to him after world war i.
The simple tale of simpson and his donkey is the preeminent. Ceo and state librarian, margaret allen, said that the complete set of research documents, preliminary sketches and 17 original artworks showed the amount of detailed work required to create an illustrated childrens book. Simpson and his donkey was awarded the eve pownall book of the year by the childrens book council of australia in 2009. He made the one and a half mile trip, through sniper fire and shrapnel, 1215 times a day. Simpson and his donkey is a poignant account of the story of john kirkpatrick simpson and how he and his donkey, duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at gallipoli. Simpson and his donkey artworks at state library state. This wonderful picture book lovingly recreates the horror of war as well as the magnitude of what simpson and his donkeys undertook rescuing the wounded. Or that another man carried on rescuing the wounded with the donkey after simpson died. Shop at the scholastic store for the best books for children, educational resources for kids, crafts for kids, teachings resources and more. Popular australian childrens book about gallipoli anzac turkey.
When jack simpson was a boy in england, he loved leading donkeys. Simpson and his donkey by mark greenwood 9781921529542. The story of jack simpson kirkpatrick and his donkey, who together rescued 300 wounded soldiers at gallipoli, is a. The famous story of simpson and his donkey a true anzac legend most australians know of simpson and his donkey, who became heroes at gallipoli, even among the turkish forces. Apr 25, 20 simpson and his donkey are immortalised in statues at the australian war memorial in canberra and melbourne s shrine of remembrance, and his story is told in children s books and school history. Simpson and his donkey books welcome to walker books. Mar 1, 2017 based on the most famous animal in australian history, simpson s donkey tells the story of his service during the gallipoli campaign, where for three weeks he was one of several donkeys that simpson used to carry wounded men down to anzac cove.
Childrens book council of australia eve pownall honour book 2009. A poignant account of the story of john simpson kirkpatrick and how he and his donkey, duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at gallipoli. Simpson and his donkey by mark greenwood, illustrated by frane. Reimagine your story simpson and his donkey for schools. Interestingly, he had deserted from the english merchant navy and. Jack finds a donkey he names duffy that he enlists to help him retrieve his comrades. Buy a discounted paperback of simpson and his donkey online from australias leading online bookstore. Childrens nonfiction childrens picture books childrens fiction picture books juvenile works juvenile literature. Jan 02, 2014 the simple tale of simpson and his donkey is the preeminent legend of heroism. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action.
It was shortlisted for the 2008 western australian premiers book awards in the childrens books category, and was an honour book in the childrens book council of australia eve pownall book of the year in 2009. Most australians know of simpson and his donkey, who became heroes at gallipoli, even among the turkish forces. The donkeys story is an adventurous journey on which he meets courage and cruelty. Simpson and donkey are gallipoli heroes, despite new. It was a finalist for the 2010 cj korean picture book awards and was shortlisted in the 2008 western australian premiers book awards. Simpson and his donkey are immortalised in statues at the australian war memorial in canberra and melbournes shrine of remembrance, and his. I struggled with the thinkingtalking donkey but i can see so many readers enjoying that aspect. Simpson and his donkey by mark greenwood librarything.
He came from a large family, being one of eight children. Her books include simpson and his donkey, ned kelly and the green sash and many more. Best gallipoli book for young child anzac day education. The donkey who carried the wounded animal stars jackie french on.
Best gallipoli book for middle primary to secondary school child for anzac day education. Book of the year childrens book council honour book. The image of the donkey walking on lifethreatening paths with bullets zinging through the air and shrapnel bursting around because a symbol of comfort this is a great children s book to teach some historical world culture to youngsters. Simpson and his donkey reading anzac day, stories for. We have sourced 5 short online stories video s for children about anzac day. Simpsons donkey, by peter stanley the story of the donkey used by john simpson kirkpatrick on gallipoli and beyond. When jack simpson was a boy in england, he loved leading donkeys along the beach for a penny a ride. This is one of a couple of books written for children that deal with the topic of simpson and his donkey duffy. The donkey who carried the wounded meet your next favorite book. It is the story of a humble watercarrier, a rescuer of wounded men, a tale of compassion, stoic persistence, with a tragic end. Simpson and his donkey was published by walker books in 2008.
A compelling story of the history of the great war, told for upper primary readers. The national library of australia bookshop, located in canberra, sells books and merchandise by australian authors and artists, and prizewinning international books. Childrens book council of australia eve pownall honour book 2009 cj korean book awards shortlist 2011 sakura medal shortlist. Simpson and his donkey artworks find new home at state. Simpson was killed by machine gun fire on the 19th may, but his example of selfless service lives on. Simpson and his donkey, code 9781921529542 national.
Feb 09, 2017 illustrations by frane lessac and words by mark greenwood share the heroic story of john simpson kirkpatrick in the picture book simpson and his donkey. What are the best first world war books for children. The true heroic story of simpson and his donkey and their rescue of over 300 men during the battle at gallipolli in the war to end all wars is a story that every australian child should know. This resource aligns with the australian curriculum. Mar 1, 2017 based on the most famous animal in australian history, simpsons donkey tells the story of his service during the gallipoli campaign, where for three weeks he was one of several donkeys that simpson used to carry wounded men down to anzac cove. All purchases earn scholastic rewards for your nominated school. Simpson and his donkey books welcome to walker books australia. Author mark greenwood has written many histories of australia for children, including simpson and his donkey, which is illustrated by wellknown illustrator frane leesac. Wholesale orders also available for booksellers and retailers. Videotext from the picture booksimpson and his donkeymark greenwood interspersed with primary source images. Prepd children 5 year olds respond to the famous story simpson and his donkey anzac day 25 april is probably australias most important national occasion. Simpson and his donkey, by mark greenwood and frane lessac. A very good book and a wonderfully told story of simpson and his donkey. Simpson and his donkey the donkey of gallipoli duration.
This well known story of john simpson kirkpatrick and how he used donkey s to transport wounded soliders through gun fire at gallipoli, is handled well in this children s picture book. This well known story of john simpson kirkpatrick and how he used donkeys to transport wounded soliders through gun fire at gallipoli, is handled well in this childrens picture book. Apr 20, 2014 this pin was discovered by prep playground. He has twice won the western australian premiers award for childrens books and simpson and his donkey was honour book in 2009 at the childrens. He has twice won the western australian premiers award for childrens books and simpson and his donkey was honour book in 2009 at the childrens book council of australia awards. Childrens book about gallipoli anzac best gallipoli school. Author and illustrator visited the actual locations in the book in order to interpret and represent them accurately. Illustrated by frank lessac a poignant account of the story of john kirkpatrick simpson and how he and his donkey, duffy, rescued over 300 men during. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he. Simpson and donkey are gallipoli heroes, despite new efforts. Simpson and his donkey won honour book eve pownall award for information books, childrens book council of australia 2009. Children s nonfiction children s picture books children s fiction picture books juvenile works juvenile literature.
Two unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of world war i. As well as how simpson went from a stretchbearer doing what he could to help other soldiers to a national hero by the time the gallipoli campaign ended. Simpson and his donkey mark greenwood, frane lessac. Greenwood and lessac have collaborated on a number of books. This is what happened to the man with the donkey and this is the subject of this book simpsons afterlife, the legend. The tyneside stretcher bearer enlisted in the australia army as simpson and used a donkey to ferry. John simpson kirkpatrick, affectionately known as the man and his donkey, was born on the 6th of july 1892 in south shields, england. Simpson and his donkey an exhibition state library of.