Meg McKinlay is a versatile, award-winning author of children's
picture books and novels. A Rhino's Tale is her fourth pairing with
illustrator Leila Rudge. Their previous picture book collaboration
No Bears was short-listed in two categories for the prestigious
CBCA Book of the Year awards and was published by WUK and CWP. She
is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Western
Australia, where she has taught Australian Literature, Japanese,
and Creative Writing. www.megmckinlay.com
Leila Rudge is the award-winning and much-loved author/
illustrator. Ted, her first picture book as both author and
illustrator, was a 2104 CBCA Notable Book. She grew up in England
but headed to Australia after completing an Illustration Degree at
Bath Spa University. http://www.leilarudge.com/
…great recommendation for kids aged two to six, this book is
another charming collaboration between creators Meg McKinlay and
Leila Rudge... McKinlay has written a strong heroine who dares to
dream big and isn’t swayed by the doubts of others.
*Books+Publishing*
With themes of independence and freedom, pushing the boundaries of
what is considered 'normal' and daring to be different to fulfil
your heart's desire, Once Upon A Small Rhinoceros will charm you
and inspire you in equal measure.
*Brona's Books*
The watercolour and pencil illustrations are simply charming,
giving a personality to the young rhino, endearing her adventurous
spirit to the readers. Readers will thoroughly enjoy recognising
the countries to which she travels, spotting the iconic cultural
features of each.
*Read Plus*
Once Upon a Small Rhinoceros is inspirational for all living
beings, great and small.
*Boomerang Books*
This book perfectly illustrates the way pictures and text can work
together to make a book that is greater than the sum of its
parts... adventure-loving preschoolers will love little rhino and
the book is ideal to introduce topics such as individuality,
courage and the importance of not following the crowd.
*Bookrapt*
I loved the language McKinlay uses in this lovely children’s
picture book.
*The Book Chook*
This story is a simple yet inspirational tale.
*Wonderous Words*
This isn't a unique story line for a picture book but it is a
particularly good one. Inspirational for young and old, male and
female.
*Read Plus*
Preschoolers will love little rhino and the book is ideal to
introduce topics such as individuality, courage and the importance
of not following the crowd.
*Bookrapt*
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