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Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? by Shel Silverstein

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Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?

Hardcover – Picture Book, November 30, 2021

Shel Silverstein

HarperCollins · Hardcover · November 30, 2021

Reading lane: Funny Poems

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.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Pet Logic, Reconsidered

Silverstein’s playful humor and black-and-white artwork make an unlikely pet feel wonderfully persuasive.

Come here for

  • A comic twist on the familiar question of what makes a good pet
  • Signature humor with a soft spot for the absurd

Expect

  • A light, playful reading experience
  • Black-and-white artwork alongside a boy’s tribute to a rhinoceros

Book Details

Authors
Shel Silverstein
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
November 30, 2021
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Funny Poems · Hippos & Rhinos
Reading lane
Funny Poems

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Publisher Categories

  • Dog Stories

  • Fox Stories

  • Pet Stories

  • Hippos & Rhinos

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  • The Classics

  • Stepfamily Stories

  • Girls & Young Women

  • Funny Stories

About This Book

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 wo...

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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!

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