One lazy donkey. One simple task. Many wild excuses. Will Ali be found out? Ali is a donkey from Saudi Arabia. He loves to sit in the sun and do nothing all day. But one morning, a boy named Zed needs Ali's help. He wants Ali to carry water bottles up to the hills! Ali does not want to go. Can he find a clever way to stay home? A fun and easy book with short sentences and cute pictures, suitable for beginner readers and English learners. Kids will laugh at Ali's silly tricks and learn how being clever can help... or not! Perfect for kids ages 2-8 to enjoy as a read-along, for ages 5+ to read independently, and for children of all ages learning English as a second language.