"Chili-Chili-Chin-Chin, a furry little donkey I am. When I run, my bells sing, Chili-Chili-Chin-Chin."

Belle Yang introduces readers to a young boy and his best friend, a friendly jubilant donkey named Chili-Chili-Chin-Chin. Because of his free-spirited personality, people constantly want to take him home.

Some people say, "Chili-Chili-Chin Chin, you sweet donkey, I want to ride you. I want to own you."

Chili-Chili-Chin-Chin refuses because he prefers to do such things as find blossoms, watch turtles swim, and pick persimmons with the young boy, his best friend.

Belle Yang's illustrations are outstanding. The paintings significantly contribute bright vivid imagery for the sparse text. Young readers are presented with adorable animated visuals of Chili-Chili-Chin-Chin.  Chili-Chili-Chin-Chin is a bright purple colored donkey with bells around his neck and a hot pink shawl on his back. His exaggerated mask like facial features are illustrated with yellow wide eyes. The young boy is shown with an Asian influenced outfit that includes a red shirt and black cropped pants. His honey-colored skin and rosy cheeks complement his distinguished oval face.

This lively multicultural tale of loyalty and friendship would be a wonderful addition to classroom libraries.