When Mom wakes up to bumps, bangs, and crashes, she's convinced a rhinoceros has moved into her house. But once she realizes what is really going on, "oh my" the truth comes into focus.
Inspired by true events, this heartwarming and humorous story celebrates family life, imagination, and the joy hidden in everyday moments where even the loudest morning can turn into something magical.
When Mom wakes up to bumps, bangs, and crashes, she's convinced a rhinoceros has moved into her house. But once she realizes what is really going on, "oh my" the truth comes into focus.
Inspired by true events, this heartwarming and humorous story celebrates family life, imagination, and the joy hidden in everyday moments where even the loudest morning can turn into something magical.
Mornings are often busy and loud. People are getting ready for work and school. Skillets and dishes clank in the kitchen. Voices are loud enough to wake the dead. Slamming doors. Stomping feet. It's difficult for anyone to sleep in, which is the fate the mom in There's a Rhinoceros in My House faced. Thumps and a loud crash abruptly wake her up. With sleepy eyes and eyeglasses still resting on the nightstand, the mom's vision isn't the best, but she swears she saw a rhinoceros in her house. If it's not a rhino, then what did her impaired vision see?
Adults and (depending on age) kids have heard or used the following similes to describe one's behavior: like a bull in a china shop and sounding like a herd of elephants. We typically compare human behavior to that of an animal. In this humorous tale, the mom goes in search of whether her eyes are deceiving her or if a rhino is running amok in her home. As the mom follows the loud sounds, hilarity unfolds, thanks to the talented artist Alana McCarthy. The expression on the mom's face watching the rhino flip pancakes was hilarious. The humorous illustrations don't stop there. The laughs keep coming as the rhino does chores with a huge grin. Plus, the reveal of the rhino's identity is sure to tickle some ribs.
Read the fun-filled kids' book to find out who the mom has mistaken for a rhinoceros. Check out the character and story sketch layouts for this memorable picture book! Be ready for your stomach to rumble after seeing the tall stack of buttery pancakes, bacon, and fruit.
School or at home, kids are going to love reading There's a Rhinoceros in My House by Jack Thomas DiSanto. It's funny from start to finish! My recommended reading age is 2-9 years.