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How the Rhino got his Skin

Rosie Dickins, John Joven

How the Rhino got his Skin

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4 out 5

58 reviews

Once upon a time, the rhinoceros had beautifully smooth skin. So how did it end up so saggy and baggy and wrinkly? Find out in this delightful picture book illustrated by John Joven and adapted especially for young children from one of Rudyard Kipling's famous Just So Stories.

Reviews

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I liked when the buttons fell off and then his skin stayed there forever and he cannot take it off

Master Pablo Quarantine 25.08.2023

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I liked it when the rhino got itchy, it was funny. I could read this book without any help from my mummy and daddy.

Professor Arthur O’Doughnut 01.08.2023

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It was fun to read.

Detective Dobbin Menace 24.07.2023

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I think it was quite good for reading books.

Principal Boadicea Bubble-wrap 15.07.2023

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Retold book by rudyard Kipling

Madam Panther Biscuits 12.09.2022

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Interesting!

Baroness Daffodil Fink 05.09.2022

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It was super funny because the rhino lived close a human and one time the human was making cake and went away. The rhino stole the cake and ate it and the human found out. The human picked up the crumbs, later in the afternoon the rhino was very hot and took his skin off and went into the sea to have a swim and while he was swimming the human put all of the crumbs in his skin. When the rhino was putting his skin back on, he was feeling itchy. He scratched himself on everywhere then he noticed that his skin was smooth anymore. It was very bumpy.

Coach Pirate Colly-Wobbles 03.09.2022

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I could read the book with less help , it is nice to solve thr puzzles.

Judge Bunny Mouse 06.08.2022

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I liked it when the rhino took his skin off

Count Binky Dangerous 30.07.2022

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The human and the rhino were my favourite characters. It was a funny story.

Commander Leach Bonsai 28.07.2022

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This is entertaining

Esquire Dobbin Frozen-Peas 12.09.2021

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Bit too short but still good

Sergeant Catapult Volcano 31.08.2021

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Good

Superintendent Slip Tinkle 26.08.2021

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I like this story because stealing other people things is not good behaviour.

Mademoiselle Tulip Bojangles 24.08.2021

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i won't recommend it to others. I dont like to be that silly rhino.

Major Gator Squirrel 24.08.2021

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I did not enjoy when he stole a cake I enjoyed when he lost his buttons

King Jazzy Bookmark 20.08.2021

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It was nice but 3 out of 5

Coach Flossy Sunshine 18.08.2021

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I thought this book was not the best as it was very childish it's better for littler kids it's pretty short I don't have a lfavourite character I would only recommend this for smaller children

Queen Cynthia Lavalamp 12.08.2021

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I liked the book. I liked when the man put the crumbs in the rhinos skin because he stole the mans cake.

Anonymous 11.08.2021

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Good

Judge Morgana Jumpsuit 06.08.2021

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