Shoo Rayner

Discover the hilarious and itchy truth behind one of the animal kingdom's most unusual features. A long time ago, the rhinoceros had perfectly smooth, tight-fitting skin and absolutely terrible manners. When a hungry Parsee man bakes a wonderful, sweet cake on a deserted island, the greedy rhinoceros barges in, scares him away, and eats the entire treat without a single apology. But the clever baker is not about to let the rude animal get away with it. Using a pocketful of dry, scratchy cake crumbs, he sets a clever trap that forces the rhinoceros into a very uncomfortable situation. Driven mad by the itching, the rhinoceros rubs and rubs against a tree until his skin becomes baggy, wrinkled, and folded. This classic, playful story combines a brilliant practical joke with a timeless lesson about the consequences of being selfish. Enjoy a delightfully funny adventure full of rich language and an unforgettable explanation for the rhino's grumpy attitude.