by Shel Silverstein (Author), Shel Silverstein (Illustrator)
From New York Times bestselling author Shel Silverstein, acclaimed creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, and Falling Up, comes a boy's tribute to a perfectly unexpected pet: a rhinoceros.
In this cherished classic, published for the first time at HarperCollins, Silverstein delivers a hilarious look at the joys of having a rhinoceros as your friend, with his signature humor and black-and-white artwork.
Generations have grown up with the works of Shel Silverstein, known not only as a poet and illustrator, but also for his work as a cartoonist, playwright, performer, recording artist, and Grammy Award-winning songwriter. With the timeless magic of his work, Shel Silverstein has encouraged children to dream and dare to imagine the impossible with his extraordinary poetry and unforgettable characters.
Need a pet? What's the best kind to get?
A dog, a cat, a frog, a rat?
How about a cheap rhinoceros?
He's funny and sweet and loyal as they come.
He's huggable and lovable.
So who wants a cheap rhinoceros?
Maybe you!
Number of Pages: 64
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.6 x 10.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 30, 2021
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5