# Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? - Hardcover

by **Shel Silverstein** (Author), **Shel Silverstein** (Illustrator)

**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!_

**Number of Pages:** 64

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 8.6 x 10.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 30, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.8

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 21.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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