'Hello' to all my friends! My name is Charlie and I am a very, very special donkey.

I'm so special because I'm quite a large donkey and my cuddly coat is pure white all over, except when I've had a roll in the grass!

Some people believe that all the pure white animals are sacred and I think they are probably quite right!

Marilyn says that sometimes I'm an angel and that's why I don't need a cross on my back like all the other donkeys!

I'm very experienced and love going to the beach and to special Shows and Parties to give the children rides on my back.

P.S. I'm also very fond of carrots! I also love sugar lumps but I'm not allowed to have them 'cos they're bad for my teeth!