Description
A delightful, illustrated story about an orphaned baby rhino that is rescued during the filling of Kariba Dam in Zimbabwe. The little rhino is taken home by the Vet, who was part of Operation Noah and raised by his wife. He loves to play with the children and the many animals but he also loves to eat. Discover the fun of living with a young playful Rhino as he grows and grows. Then the time comes for him to be a wild rhino and find a new home back in the wild African bush. The story ends with a fun filled board game, Rescue Rhino, reliving what happens to baby Rhino after he is rescued – suitable for the whole family.
FACTS about Saving Wild Animals
Learn all about the world of wild animals and how we need to protect them. From caring for orphaned baby animals, rehabilitating them and finally releasing them back into the wild to the terrible plight of the worlds Rhino.
FUN ACTIVITIES to make and do
Eighteen pages of fun things, all Rhino related, to make and do. A chance for kids and parents / teachers to get creative together and help make a difference in rhino awareness.
About the Author
Judy Maré – Illustrator and Author
Judy Maré was born and schooled in Zimbabwe and trained as a Graphic Designer at Michaelis Art School, UCT, South Africa. Living in beautiful Cape Town, Judy Maré is married with two children and has always enjoyed children’s books and toys. She started work in fashion advertising and toy packaging but specialising in illustration, she has now been freelancing for over 30 years, with time spent working in New York and London. The last ten years Judy Maré has concentrated mainly on children’s educational books with her illustrations appearing in over 80 publications. She regularly illustrates for Envirokids, the children’s magazine associated with Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa. Judy Maré has also illustrated My first book of Southern African Seashore Life and My first book of Southern African Ocean Life published by Random House Struik.
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