Books About Rhinoceroses · 29 titles considered

The Best Rhinoceroses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about rhinoceroses? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Who Would Win?: Battle Royale
Who Would Win? Rhino vs. Hippo
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Rhinoceroses

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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2013

No!

By Tracey Corderoy, Tim Warnes (Illustrator)

Otto's new favorite word is 'no,' but can it solve his bad day at school?

28 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 351 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Rhino in the House

A woman rescues an abandoned rhino calf, but must eventually return it to the wild.

40 pages· 617 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 221 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Who Would Win?: Battle Royale

Discover which fierce animals triumph in epic battles.

160 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 602 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Who Would Win? Rhino vs. Hippo

A rhinoceros and a hippopotamus fight over a watering hole

32 pages· 1,508 words· Est. 17 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 387 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Big Game

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #3 in the FunJungle series

A twelve-year-old boy investigates the attempted assassination of a pregnant rhinoceros at a Texas theme park.

368 pages· 69,786 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,170 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2015

Rhymoceros

A rhino explores rhyming words through playful antics and unexpected situations.

36 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 542 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986

A Porcupine Named Fluffy

A porcupine struggles with his unfitting name until a new friend changes everything.

32 pages· 512 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,493 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Rhino in Right Field

A boy faces a rhino and family expectations to chase his baseball dream.

288 pages· 46,152 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 672 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Friends Stick Together

A refined rhino finds unexpected friendship with a quirky tickbird.

32 pages· 571 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 475 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1964

Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?

Discover the joys and surprises of owning an unusual pet: a rhinoceros.

64 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,599 ratings
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Rhinoceroses Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about rhinoceroses for preschool and elementary-age readers.

See Otto

Ages 3–5 · 2002

A story about the interactions between two characters, Otto and Tweet.

We Are Going to Be Pals!

Ages 4–8 · 2023

An egret and rhino discover the true meaning of friendship through unexpected challenges.

A Perfect Mess

Ages 3–5 · 2016

A messy rhino struggles to stay clean on picture day, causing chaos around him.

My Rhinoceros

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A pet rhinoceros surprises with unexpected talents.

Gently, Bentley!

Ages 3–6 · 2019

A clumsy rhino must learn gentleness when it matters most.

Rhino's Great BIG Itch!

Ages 3–+ · 2010

Rhino's ear itch leads to an unexpected friendship.

The Secret Rhino Society

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A hippo, worm, and lightbulb form a rhino club. Can they accept a rhino gardener?

The Book that Kibo Wrote

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A book travels, sparking memories and creativity across distant lands.

Rainbow Rhino

Ages 4–6 · 1987

Rainbow birds find hidden dangers in paradise.

The Unfair Fair Case

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A detective rhino uncovers a mysterious winning streak at the fair.

The Candy Caper Case
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The Candy Caper Case

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A detective rhino investigates mysterious candy cart alarms.

Rhinos Who Surf

Ages 2–6 · 1996

Three rhinos ride waves from dawn till dusk, embracing the thrill of surfing.

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Rhinoceroses Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about rhinoceroses for developing and independent readers.

Rhinos at Recess

Ages 6–9 · 2023

Two siblings travel back in time to Africa to help save a black rhino and her baby from poachers.

The Big Race Lace Case
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The Big Race Lace Case

Ages 6–8 · 2020

A detective rhino must solve the mystery of missing sneaker laces before the big race.

Rhinoceroses

Ages 6–9 · 2013

Discover the secret lives of rhinos and why their skin is bumpy.

Eruption at Krakatoa

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Animals must unite to escape Krakatoa's deadly eruption.

If I Played Ring Toss with a Woolly Rhinoceros

Ages 6–7 · 2023

Travel back to the Ice Age for a game with a woolly rhinoceros.

Minnie & Moo and the Seven Wonders of the World

Ages 7–10 · 2003

Two cows must save their farm from being sold by creating wonders and facing a mysterious threat.

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