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 draw horses (but finds his own wonderful way anyway).
After a few busy and challenging years, I’m so excited to be hitting “refresh” here on my website and sharing Donk’s adventures with you. Life certainly threw some curveballs — most notably my husband’s cancer recovery journey — but we’re through the toughest part, and I’m back creating with fresh energy and a full heart.
Why Donk?
Donk was born from my lifelong love of wonder, creativity, and “magic bubble” moments. As a child, I adored colouring in, building houses with Lego, getting lost in fantasy stories, and that special feeling when everything just felt possible. Later, I ran creative labs and digital classes with kids and teens, watching them light up when given space to invent, collaborate, and see things from different perspectives.
Donk carries all of that spirit. He’s not perfect at everything (just like the rest of us), but he’s curious, kind, and full of delight. His stories celebrate self-discovery, imagination, trying new things, and finding joy in your own unique way.
What You’ll Find Here
I’ve just received the first printed copies of the Donk’s storybook, and it will soon be available through Amazon and wider distribution. To go with it, I’m putting together a special Donk’s Digital Bubble Printie Pack — a digital bundle that includes:
- The full story in easy-to-read spreads
- Printable colouring and activity pages
- Fun printable sticker sheets
These are designed to spark creativity and wonder at home — perfect for rainy days, car trips, or quiet moments of make-believe.
I’ll also be sharing more Donk stories, behind-the-scenes peeks, activity ideas, and inspiration drawn from my whimsical adventures in life, and that magical feeling I loved so much as a child.
Come Along for the Adventure
If you’d like to follow along on this new chapter, I’d love you to:
- Join my email list (I’ll send occasional updates and the occasional free printable)
- Follow me on Instagram @reneamackie
- Keep an eye on the shop — the Adventure Pack will be ready very soon!
Thank you for stopping by. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, or fellow dreamer, I hope Donk’s world brings a little extra wonder and delight into your days.
Let’s create some magic bubbles together! 🐴💭
Warm wishes,
Renea Mackie
Creator of Donk Le Ponk de Clompity Clomp