Once Upon a Small Rhinoceros

“Don’t you wish,” said the small rhinoceros, “that you could see the world?” And so begins this delightful picture book by award-winning creators Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge.

Once, there was a small rhinoceros who wanted to see the big world. So she built a boat. And sailed away ... From the duo behind award-winning picture book No Bears comes a simple yet inspirational tale about challenging the norm, pushing boundaries and being true to oneself.

“...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.”

…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. -- Suzanne Garcia 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 Read Plus
Once Upon a Small Rhinoceros is inspirational for all living beings, great and small. -- Boomerang Books 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 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

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.

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. /

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