Rhinos Who Surf [Paperback]

Julie Mammano (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up | Series: Rhinos

Surfing is an exciting pastime with a lingo and a look all of its ownand it becomes even more fun when three radical rhinos take to the waves. This hilarious look at the sport will delight readers of every age. The brilliant watercolor illustrations bring alive the thrill of shredding mondo waves, carving up the face, and finally, riding the last wave into bedtime. Young children will especially love hearing this book read aloud and looking at the colorful and way-cool pictures.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Everybody's heard about the surfer bird, but rhinos ride the waves too, according to Mammano's exuberant debut. In this account of an ideal surfing day, three amiable rhinos in patterned Bermuda shorts wake up, stampede to their yellow VW Bug and zoom to the beach, where they hungrily eye the whitecaps. Wasting no time, they jump on their boards: "Rhinos who surf have no fear of MONDO waves.... they SHOOT THE TUBE and are WAY COOL in the GREEN ROOM." The illustrations are as contemporary as the slang. Mammano fills each full-bleed page with zigzags, concentric circles and seaweedy squiggles; the backgrounds resemble an intricate batik or a Hawaiian shirt, in watery blue-green and sunset orange hues, while the smiling rhinos might be tiki-style statues carved from gray lava rock. The chunky, curving lines of text complement the imagery, following the characters as they perform "killer aerials," "go vertical" or fall into the underwater "rinse cycle." In the glossary at the end of the book, Mammano provides no fewer than five synonyms for "very" ("full-on," "fully," "major," "totally" and "way"). Radabonzical! Ages 2-6.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2?Mammano's delightful offering will have readers smiling from cover to cover as rhinos ride the waves. Their day is related in surfing jargon as they "jam" to the beach, spend time on their boards, and contentedly return home. Some the book's appeal is due to the surprising incongruency of rhinos gracefully surfing. These animals have a rollicking good time as they assume correct positions and moves that the text explains in brief sentences that rise and fall upon the waves in large graphic lettering. Bright colors with abstract designs in dominant blues and greens skillfully woven into the background define the setting but never detract from the realistic look of ocean waves. Children who have watched surfers from the shore will be pleased to find a book about the subject, while those inland will appreciate its sheer fun and buoyant exuberance. A section titled "Surf Lingo" rounds out the presentation. A refreshing addition.?Diane Nunn, Richard E. Byrd Elementary School, Glen Rock, NJ
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (March 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811852296
• ISBN-13: 978-0811852296
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,192,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK ROCKS, March 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Rhinos Who Surf (Hardcover)

I bought this book as sort of a joke, because it sounded so typically California sufer dude. And it is, but it is also awesome. Children love the colorful pictures and rhythmic language. Adults never get tired of reading it to the kids because it is so funny. This book now forms the centerpiece of my standard baby gift for new parents (along with a beach pail, swimsuit, or other appropriately aquatic-themed item). Everyone who's received one has told me they and their children love it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Way fun, way cool, and as the Hawaiians say: Talks story, March 3, 2000

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This review is from: Rhinos Who Surf (Hardcover)

My kids like the book so much that they drew their own pictures of rhinos surfing. Best of all, they are bugging me to take them surfing with me.

The book is colorful, funny and teaches kids surfer slanguage in a fun way and at a fun pace.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book for adults and children!, August 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rhinos Who Surf (Hardcover)

Rhinos who surf is a colorful, exciting adventure into the world of surfing. As a surfer myself, this author accuratly captures the lingo of the surfing world in a fun way. I keep buying more and more copies for mu surfing friends.