--- title: The Little Donkey and God's Big Plan description: Gilda Rose Kalathil reviews a new picture book that tells the story of Jesus' triumphant entry to Jerusalem through the eyes of a donkey. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20240417%20GKalathil%201.png --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/the-little-donkey-and-gods-big-plan#) [BOOKS](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/books) # The Little Donkey and God's Big Plan Apr 17, 2024 8:30:00 AM  |  by [Gilda Rose Kalathil](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/gilda-rose-kalathil) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20240417%20GKalathil%201.png) *Gilda Rose Kalathil reviews a new picture book from Ascension Press that tells the story of Jesus' triumphant entry to Jerusalem through the eyes of a donkey.* --- [*The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan*](https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-little-donkey-and-gods-big-plan) by Izabela Ciesinska is a lovely picture book for small kids.  Animal stories are so appealing to children, and this one is connected to the story of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Following the little donkey’s journey of from being tied to a fence, questioning his purpose and finding in the most unexpected ways, this story will surely touch a young child’s heart while learning important Biblical lessons of trusting in the Lord, preparing and holding on to hope.    ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Little%20Donkey%20and%20Gods%20Big%20Plan.jpg?width=1133&height=1500&name=The%20Little%20Donkey%20and%20Gods%20Big%20Plan.jpg)   The illustrations in [*The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan*](https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-little-donkey-and-gods-big-plan) were created by Izabela Ciesinska herself. Vibrant and expressive, they are true to the imagery the author had in mind and capable of enticing little ones to ask for more.  Read aloud to kids or read by beginner readers, the story keeps interest till the end. Eager to know the ending it is definitely hard to stop in between if you have little ears listening. It also reinforces the fact that no life is too little before the Lord.    ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RoyalDonkey_sprds-3_1800x1800.webp?width=1800&height=1091&name=RoyalDonkey_sprds-3_1800x1800.webp)   [*The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan*](https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-little-donkey-and-gods-big-plan) is published by Ascension Press. It is a great read for Palm Sunday, Eastertime, or when a child may need some pepping up.  Ask for *The Little Donkey and God's Big Plan* at your local Catholic bookseller, or order online from [**Amazon.com**](https://www.amazon.com/Little-Donkey-Gods-Big-Plan/dp/1954882297) or the publisher, **[Ascension Press](https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-little-donkey-and-gods-big-plan).**   **![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20240417%20GKalathil%20BOOK.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=20240417%20GKalathil%20BOOK.png)**   Is this a book you'd like to read? Share your thoughts with the Catholic Mom community! 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A Psychologist and Parenting Coach, she founded Faith Blocks, a ministry for Catholic families with little ones. She is wife and mom to two little ones. Other than adventure sports and swimming, Gilda loves and indulges herself in all things art. And she can’t say no to chocolate. You can reach out to her at [FaithBlocks.co](http://www.faithblocks.co/). [**](https://www.facebook.com/FaithBlocksOfficialPage) ## Related Blog Articles [ Did the Mother of God Pray? Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/did-the-mother-of-god-pray) [ Who Is God, the Father? 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