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!
Sobre o autor(a)
Silverstein, Shel
SHELDON ALLAN SILVERSTEIN nasceu em 1930 em Chicago, nos Estados Unidos. Em 1961, estreou com o romance Uncle Shelby’s ABZ Book, que despertou a curiosidade de um editor de livros infantis. Dois anos depois, lançaria sua primeira obra para crianças, Leocádio, o leão que mandava bala. Seus livros foram traduzidos em dezenas de países. |