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The Most Famous Rhinoceros

By Dianne Hofmeyr
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The Most Famous Rhinoceros by Dianne Hofmeyr takes young readers on an enchanting journey through the life of Clara, a real rhino who captured Europe's imagination during the 18th century. The tale highlights her travel adventures with a Dutch sea captain, showcasing a heartwarming friendship and the delight she brought to audiences far from her natural home. This beautifully illustrated story introduces children to historical details filled with curiosity and wonder.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're fascinated by tales of adventure and historical journeys. This delightful story, paired with captivating illustrations, showcases a unique voyage of a rhinoceros across the seas, promising to inspire curiosity and wonder in young readers. Perfect for those who love learning about animals or are captivated by stories set in historical contexts.

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The Most Famous Rhinoceros

A moving and beautiful story inspired by a work of art, Albrecht Dürer's celebrated woodcut print of the rhinoceros sent from India to Portugal in 1515

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A moving and beautiful story inspired by a work of art, Albert Durer's celebrated woodcut print of the rhinoceros sent from India to Portugal in 1515.

Princess Beatrix is excited to meet the amazing one-horned creature that has been sent as a gift to her father, the King of Portugal. Could it be a unicorn? But the new animal is not a unicorn – it’s a rhinoceros called Genda, who has travelled all the way from India, and Beatrix immediately loves him. She becomes Genda’s friend and protector, and is determined to persuade her father the King that this wild creature should be returned to his jungle home. This poignant story is inspired by the real rhinoceros depicted in 1515 by Albrecht Durer in his world-famous woodcut, which can still be seen today.

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The Most Famous Rhinoceros is praised for its engaging storytelling and sensitivity in addressing a complex historical tale. The illustrations by Simona Mulazzani are highlighted for their detail and ability to reflect the period's essence, captivating both the narrative's emotion and historical context.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915659101

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Simona Mulazzani

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Dianne Hofmeyr grew up on the tip of southern Africa. Her acclaimed picture books are translated into more than 18 languages and include The Magic Bojabi Tree (illustrated by Piet Grobler), nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award (2014), Zeraffa Giraffa (illustrated by Jane Ray) which is on the Sunday Times' Top 100 Children's Classics list, and My Daddy is a Silly Monkey (with Carol Thompson) and Tiger Walk (with Jesse Hodgson), both published by Otter-Barry Books and nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award in 2017 and 2019 respectively. Fiddle Dee Dee!, illustrated by Piet Grobler, was published by Otter-Barry Books in 2019. Dianne lives in London.

Simona Mulazzani is one of Italy's leading children's book illustrators, winner of the Society of Illustrators silver medal in 2005 and 2013, of the Italian Andersen Prize in 2008, and of the Emanuele Luzzati illustration prize in 2010. Born in Milan, where she gained a degree in art, she has illustrated over 90 books since 1994. She lives in Pesaro, Italy.

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