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Hello and welcome! I’m Renea Mackie – coming to you from Lincoln, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. I’m the creator of Donk — the cool donkey who can’t …
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About
About Renea
Renea Mackie has spent over a decade working with kids and teens in the tech and innovation space. She is a co-creator of the Creative Forest Innovation System – a practice that utilizes the skills and talents of communities to achieve common and individual goals.
Renea has always loved creative, imaginative projects, and in 2026 decided to turn her attention to one of her lifelong passions – children’s books. As a curious child who loved asking questions, exploring new topics and ideas, and magical, colorful worlds, Renea wanted to create books to inspire conversations and ideas. Her Donk Le Ponk de Clompity Clomp book series is centered around a world-famous artist who also happens to be a Donkey. The series explores what it means to be creative and how we can find inspiration. The first book is complete, and Renea is currently working on the next exciting installment.
Renea’s second book series follows the escapades of Tonkil, a mischievous yet lovable character trying to navigate his way through the tumultuous pathway of childhood.
Renea lives in Canterbury, New Zealand, with her husband Paul, son Matteo, and her Royal Highness, Katsu – the cat.
original creations by renea mackie
BOOKS
BOOKS
DONK LE PONK DE CLOMPITY CLOMP
I Can’t Draw Horses!
Written And Illustrated By Renea Mackie
Finished. Coming soon!
Donk is a famous artist. But no matter how hard he tries, he can’t draw his own head! He finds a temporary solution through creative expression until his best friend, Cobalt Bloo helps him to find his true colors.
Donk is an inquisitive character who likes to look at things from different perspectives. He develops his own painting style and finds confidence in learning to express and accept himself.
Donk’s Dream-O-Rama
Written And Illustrated By Renea Mackie
Coming Soon!
Donk Le Ponk is a world-famous artist, known for his signature style. When Donk’s vivid dreamworld starts colliding with his work, he worries that his fans won’t like the new look.
TONKIL
The Tonkil series uses everyday language, suitable for children aged 3 – 6 years. It focuses on relationships and the trials and tribulations of being a kid.
Who Said Boo?
Written And Illustrated By Renea Mackie
Finished. Being Digitized. Coming Soon!
Tonkil is minding his own business when someone creeps up from behind him and bellows a BOO in his ear! Help Tonkil get to the bottom of this bellowing mystery.
Tonkil And Afleeant Bruck
Written And Illustrated By Renea Mackie
Finished. Being Digitized. Coming Soon!
Afleeant Bruck is a good friend of Tonkil’s but when Afleeant shows up at the sandbox with a shiny new truck Tonkil feels jealous. His competitive side kicks in putting their friendship at risk.
Tonkil ‘s Birthday
Written And Illustrated By Renea Mackie
Finished. Being Digitized. Coming Soon!
Whenever Tonkil’s Birthday comes around, his curiosity gets the better of him and he searches the house to find his presents. This year, his family has come up with a fool-proof plan to outsmart Tonkil. Will Tonkil get his birthday presents?
Tonkil Loses His Hat
Written And Illustrated By Renea Mackie
Finished. Being Digitized. Coming Soon!
Tonkil feels as if his special hat is part of his identity so when a girl Tonkil likes is coming to visit, his world unravels when he can’t find his hat.
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