Shel Silverstein's Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?

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.

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