Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?

Book excerpt: 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, now in ebook for the very first time! 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!