Once Upon a Small Rhinoceros

Once Upon a Small Rhinoceros
Author: Meg Mackinlay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781921977305

"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.

Let Me Sleep, Sheep!

Let Me Sleep, Sheep!
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536205478

Amos is counting himself to sleep. It’s a good plan, until the cranky sheep land in his bedroom — and start in with their many demands. It’s bedtime for Amos, who smiles as he closes his eyes and counts some fluffy sheep trotting away in the grass. Until suddenly . . . THUD. And then another. “Not again!” says the first sheep, now on Amos’s floor. “I was having my wool clipped,” grumbles the second. None too happy at being interrupted, the woolly pair fire a battery of questions at Amos, most importantly: "Where’s the fence?" So Amos sets out to build one to their specifications, then is asked to test it out, of course. . . . In this laugh-out-loud read-aloud, a couple of crafty sheep put a child through his paces — and show that a tuckered-out kid at bedtime is a win-win all around.

No Bears

No Bears
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763658901

A playful story that incorporates classic fairy tale themes introduces young Ella, who insists that stories require magical fairies, beautiful princesses and even the occasional monster, but absolutely no bears.

Bella and the Wandering House

Bella and the Wandering House
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1925162664

Her parents are too busy to notice, but even they can't pretend it's not happening when they wake up a few days later to find their house on the banks of a lake. Night after night, the house moves and the family wakes to a new location. When Bella realises that her room at the top of the house is built from Grandpa's old boat, she finally knows what the house is looking for. It seeks the sea. So Bella dons the captain's hat her Grandpa has given her and guides the house safely to the shore, where finally they are home.

Definitely No Ducks

Definitely No Ducks
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2013
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781921977855

A rollicking story that is sure to send feathers flying! Max, the class duck, is in trouble. The Antarctica display has been totally destroyed. Ripped. Torn. Chewed. And everyone knows Max is to blame. Or is he? Abby and Noah are determined to uncover the truth. If they can't, they will have to say goodbye to Max forever.

The Truth about Penguins

The Truth about Penguins
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2011
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781921720772

A zany romp that demonstrates the fine line between fact and fiction. New paperback edition! The penguins are coming and there is great excitement at the zoo. But what's a penguin? The animals don't quite know what to expect - but they all have an opinion, each more outlandish than the last. When the truth about penguins is finally revealed, everyone is in for a surprise!

Once Upon a Rhinoceros

Once Upon a Rhinoceros
Author: Avril van der Merwe
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1485900433

Rhinoceros has a magnificent horn, which all the animals admire. All, that is, except Hippo, who is jealous of Rhino's horn, and wants one of her own. While Rhino is asleep, Hippo steals her horn and, after some mishaps, sets it on her snout. But Hippo quickly discovers that wearing a large and heavy horn brings more problems than rewards. Soon all the animals are telling her that a rhino horn belongs on a rhinoceros. Hippo starts to doubt her decision, and when she comes face to face with the compassionate Rhino, Hippo understands that there is no room in the world for jealousy. Hippo returns the horn to its rightful owner and slips quietly into the deep water as Rhino and the rest of the animals gather at the river's edge for their evening drink.

Duck for a Day

Duck for a Day
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2010
Genre: Animal stories
ISBN: 9781921529283

Duck for a Day is a contemporary story set in a primary school class, where the teacher, Mrs Melvino, brings in a new class pet. A duck called Max. All of the students, including the main character, Abby, want to take Max home for the night, however they must abide by Max's strict demands before Mrs Melvino allows it. Abby works hard to make her home appropriate but when Max finally comes home with Abby, he waddles away to the park. Abby has to rescue him from the pond but needs the help of her neighbour, the annoying Noah.

My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon
Author: Ruth Stiles Gannett
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0486782522

Young Elmer voyages to Wild Island to rescue a captive dragon by outwitting hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles, and other fierce animals. This charmingly illustrated Newbery Honor Book has delighted generations of readers.