Tony Ross

Rita's Rhino Tony Ross

Marc Notes: Originally published in Great Britain in 2014 by Andersen Press Ltd.; When Rita's mother refuses to get her a pet, Rita goes to the zoo and returns with a rhinoceros--but keeping a pet rhino a secret proves to be much trickier than she ever imagined. Brief Description: When Rita's mother refuses to get her a pet, Rita goes to the zoo and returns with a rhinoceros--but keeping a pet rhino a secret proves to be much trickier than she imagined. Review Citations: School Library Journal 01/01/2015 pg. 86 (EAN 9781467763158, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2015 (EAN 9781467763158, Hardcover) Booklist 04/01/2015 pg. 83 (EAN 9781467763158, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Contributor Bio:  Ross, Tony Tony Ross was born in London in 1938. He has illustrated lots of books, including some by Paula Danziger, Michael Palin, and Roald Dahl. He also writes and illustrates his own books. He has worked as a cartoonist, graphic designer, and art director of an advertising agency. When he was a kid, he wanted to grow up to be a cowboy.