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Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes
Daisy's mum and dad are always too busy to listen to a word that she says, so when, one day, she tells them that a big purple rhino has just walked into the house and taken a chomp of her pancake, guess what? That's right - nobody listens! But there's a surprise in store for Mum and Dad when they discover that a big purple rhino has gone missing from the zoo. Perhaps they should have taken more notice of what Daisy had to say.
Kids will love this funny story about a little girl and her most unlikely new friend.
Kids will love this funny story about a little girl and her most unlikely new friend.
30 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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February 8, 2019zürafa saklama rehberi’ni epey andırıyor.
kitabın daha yarısına bile gelmemişken “deyze biddiiii” diyerek kitabı “bammm” diyerek kapatan canım bora (ki kendisi görüldüğü üzere yazarın ölümünü filan daha şimdiden biliyor), sana bir şey itiraf etmem gerekiyor. sen uyuduktan sonra kitabın kalanını okudum meraktan.
söyledikleri ailesi tarafından dinlenmeyen bir çocuğun (ve hayvanat bahçesine hapsedilmiş bir gergedanın) hikâyesi olarak tabii ki buruk bir hikâye. ama aile artık çocuğu dinlemeye başlar görünmesine rağmen kitabın sonu yeniden ve yeniden üzüyor. yorumlarda bu sona güldüğünü söyleyen birini gördüm, aklım almadı. benim içimi buruyor (belki de bu hayalî arkadaş meselesini biraz araştırmalıyım).
hayvanat bahçesiyle ilgili kısımlar olması da beni üzdü tabii ki. gergedan, korku dolu gözlerle bakıyor diye onun hayvanat bahçesine geri dönmeye değil, ailesinin yanına gitmeye ihtiyacı olduğunu söyleyen ebeveynler, daha başta hayvanat bahçesine gitmeyi kendileri teklif etmişti oysa. bu konuda ailelerin (hem kitaptakiler hem de okurların) an an değişmeyen bir duruşu olmalı diye düşünüyorum. bir yandan hayvanların orada mutsuz olduğunu düşünüp (kitaptaki baba gibi), hayvanat bahçelerine karşı olup bir yandan da oraya gitmeye devam edilmemeli.
kitapla alakasız bir not: bora, “kitap” demeyi bu kitapla öğrendi. “didap” ve “bidap” (bitap? bize de mi kelime oyunu) olarak söylüyor. ondan bunu duyan doğa da “dab, dab” demeye başladı :>
kitabın daha yarısına bile gelmemişken “deyze biddiiii” diyerek kitabı “bammm” diyerek kapatan canım bora (ki kendisi görüldüğü üzere yazarın ölümünü filan daha şimdiden biliyor), sana bir şey itiraf etmem gerekiyor. sen uyuduktan sonra kitabın kalanını okudum meraktan.
söyledikleri ailesi tarafından dinlenmeyen bir çocuğun (ve hayvanat bahçesine hapsedilmiş bir gergedanın) hikâyesi olarak tabii ki buruk bir hikâye. ama aile artık çocuğu dinlemeye başlar görünmesine rağmen kitabın sonu yeniden ve yeniden üzüyor. yorumlarda bu sona güldüğünü söyleyen birini gördüm, aklım almadı. benim içimi buruyor (belki de bu hayalî arkadaş meselesini biraz araştırmalıyım).
hayvanat bahçesiyle ilgili kısımlar olması da beni üzdü tabii ki. gergedan, korku dolu gözlerle bakıyor diye onun hayvanat bahçesine geri dönmeye değil, ailesinin yanına gitmeye ihtiyacı olduğunu söyleyen ebeveynler, daha başta hayvanat bahçesine gitmeyi kendileri teklif etmişti oysa. bu konuda ailelerin (hem kitaptakiler hem de okurların) an an değişmeyen bir duruşu olmalı diye düşünüyorum. bir yandan hayvanların orada mutsuz olduğunu düşünüp (kitaptaki baba gibi), hayvanat bahçelerine karşı olup bir yandan da oraya gitmeye devam edilmemeli.
kitapla alakasız bir not: bora, “kitap” demeyi bu kitapla öğrendi. “didap” ve “bidap” (bitap? bize de mi kelime oyunu) olarak söylüyor. ondan bunu duyan doğa da “dab, dab” demeye başladı :>
January 31, 2022
Heerlijk prentenboek over ouders die naast hun kroost leven en zich daar soms wat meer bewust van mogen zijn.
Maartje probeert haar ouders te vertellen dat er een grote, paarse neushoorn in huis verscheen, maar die hebben daar geen aandacht voor. Ze sluit er vriendschap mee en verzorgt het dier in huis. Haar ouders die het druk, druk, druk hebben, merken er niets van, ook al zijn alle pannenkoeken steeds op. Als ze naar de dierentuin gaan en er blijkt een neushoorn vermist, valt eindelijk hun frank.
Grappig, speels, doordacht, mooi uitgewerkt en met het nodige volume aan tekst en prenten. Heerlijk voorlezen.
Maartje probeert haar ouders te vertellen dat er een grote, paarse neushoorn in huis verscheen, maar die hebben daar geen aandacht voor. Ze sluit er vriendschap mee en verzorgt het dier in huis. Haar ouders die het druk, druk, druk hebben, merken er niets van, ook al zijn alle pannenkoeken steeds op. Als ze naar de dierentuin gaan en er blijkt een neushoorn vermist, valt eindelijk hun frank.
Grappig, speels, doordacht, mooi uitgewerkt en met het nodige volume aan tekst en prenten. Heerlijk voorlezen.
December 9, 2015
Surprisingly serious, this book takes on its subject at its face value. There is, in fact, a rhino. Said rhino moves into the house and does, against all odds, eat the pancakes. It's just that Mom and Dad don't see/can't acknowledge the rhino/elephant in the room. This works as a metaphor, but totally at a kids level in its word choice, quick-change attitudes, and brightly colored pictures.
December 4, 2016
Another one of those books that seems to be slyly directed towards parents more than children. It really is amazing how easy it is when you're an adult to dismiss a child when you've got other things vying for your attention. I'm glad the parents wised up at the end.
May 4, 2026
I hate this book. It's not cute, it's not funny, it's not clever. The ending is so abrupt.
June 20, 2023
Gostei deste livro que fala sobre um rinoceronte que adora panquecas.
May 11, 2015
Loved the last page and its little twist. It's tough being a kid and not being taken seriously. It's tough being a parent and not having/making enough time for your kid. It's tough all around. Thank goodness books like this with just the right touch of whimsy to leaven an otherwise lumpy situation are around to remind us all to take life just a bit more gently and lightly.
June 3, 2015
Daisy tells her parents about the purple rhino but they are to busy to listen until they visit the zoo and realize she was telling the truth. Sometimes all you have to do is take the time to listen. Wonderful little story.
February 2, 2016
A sweet story, with a good message! Enjoyed reading it to my grandson (although he had already read it several times with his parents!)
September 16, 2019
ATA Storytime Kit -- Humor -- Communication -- Storytime Favorite -- Emotional and Social Skills
A rhinoceros makes the best kind of friend--and unexpected breakfast guest--in this hilarious and charming picture book from the creators of the bestselling Dogs Don't Do Ballet. Daisy is eating her breakfast when a big purple rhinoceros strolls into the kitchen--just like that! Then it takes a bite out of her pancake--just like that! Daisy tries to tell her parents, but they're much too busy to listen. So Daisy starts talking to the rhino instead...until her parents finally take notice of their enormous purple visitor! This funny, heartwarming story from the team who brought you Dogs Don't Do Ballet is sure to bring a smile to readers who know the ups and downs of busy family life.
Subject: Rhinoceroses -- Juvenile fiction.
Communication -- Juvenile fiction.
Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
Anna Kemp writes both picture books and middle-grade fiction. Her books have been nominated for a number of prizes including the Booktrust Early Years Award (2010), The Roald Dahl Funny Prize (2010, 2012), The Waterstones Children's Book Prize (2011, 2013), Oscar's Book Prize (2015), and The Dundee Picture Book Award (2018). Her work has also been adapted for television (Bookaboo, CBeebies), puppetry (Little Angel), dance (Ballet Black), orchestra (LSO) and theatre (New Writing North, Little Blue Monster). She is currently working on new picture books and a middle-grade fantasy series. Anna loves to visit schools and libraries and is available for festival events. Please see website for further information: https://annakemp-author.com
Sara Ogilvie is an illustrator and printmaker. She was the 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award winner and was shortlisted for the Best Emerging Illustrator Award 2010. Dogs Don't Do Ballet, which she illustrated, was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010 and the Booktrust Early Years Award 2010. Sara lives in lives in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North of England.
A rhinoceros makes the best kind of friend--and unexpected breakfast guest--in this hilarious and charming picture book from the creators of the bestselling Dogs Don't Do Ballet. Daisy is eating her breakfast when a big purple rhinoceros strolls into the kitchen--just like that! Then it takes a bite out of her pancake--just like that! Daisy tries to tell her parents, but they're much too busy to listen. So Daisy starts talking to the rhino instead...until her parents finally take notice of their enormous purple visitor! This funny, heartwarming story from the team who brought you Dogs Don't Do Ballet is sure to bring a smile to readers who know the ups and downs of busy family life.
Subject: Rhinoceroses -- Juvenile fiction.
Communication -- Juvenile fiction.
Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
Anna Kemp writes both picture books and middle-grade fiction. Her books have been nominated for a number of prizes including the Booktrust Early Years Award (2010), The Roald Dahl Funny Prize (2010, 2012), The Waterstones Children's Book Prize (2011, 2013), Oscar's Book Prize (2015), and The Dundee Picture Book Award (2018). Her work has also been adapted for television (Bookaboo, CBeebies), puppetry (Little Angel), dance (Ballet Black), orchestra (LSO) and theatre (New Writing North, Little Blue Monster). She is currently working on new picture books and a middle-grade fantasy series. Anna loves to visit schools and libraries and is available for festival events. Please see website for further information: https://annakemp-author.com
Sara Ogilvie is an illustrator and printmaker. She was the 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award winner and was shortlisted for the Best Emerging Illustrator Award 2010. Dogs Don't Do Ballet, which she illustrated, was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010 and the Booktrust Early Years Award 2010. Sara lives in lives in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North of England.
February 1, 2020
This book is so true to life. Sometimes parents are busy and don't listen and don't comprehend what children are trying to tell them. And sometimes parents are great listeners and are very in tune to what they children need before they say anything. All parents spend some time in both camps. Isn't it nice that we have friends that we can have fun with too.
** Talking Points: Are you a good listener? Are your parents good listeners? Who are some of your good friends? What do you like to do together with your friends? And what do you like to do together with your family?
** Essential Oil Pairing Tip: I'd diffuse doTERRA's Balance essential oil blend. It's great at helping to create calm, grounded environments. Parent's need balance. Children need balance.
** Talking Points: Are you a good listener? Are your parents good listeners? Who are some of your good friends? What do you like to do together with your friends? And what do you like to do together with your family?
** Essential Oil Pairing Tip: I'd diffuse doTERRA's Balance essential oil blend. It's great at helping to create calm, grounded environments. Parent's need balance. Children need balance.
July 22, 2025
I read this book to my 4 yo daughter. She loved this book. It's a very cute book with a great message to parents. The illustrations are adorable, I want a purple rhino!
Daisy's parents never listen to her, they are always to busy and preoccupied. One morning at breakfast a purple rhino eats her pancakes. When she tries to tell her parents they are too busy and dismiss her. She ends up befriending the rhino and talking to the rhino since her parents won't listen. Her parents eventually find out about the rhino and from that day forward they start listening to Daisy when she has something to say.
Daisy's parents never listen to her, they are always to busy and preoccupied. One morning at breakfast a purple rhino eats her pancakes. When she tries to tell her parents they are too busy and dismiss her. She ends up befriending the rhino and talking to the rhino since her parents won't listen. Her parents eventually find out about the rhino and from that day forward they start listening to Daisy when she has something to say.
February 3, 2017
"Daisy thought it was a stupid idea when there was already a perfectly good rhino sitting on the sofa"
Nobody listens to Daisy! So when a rhinoceros shows up in her kitchen and starts eating pancakes, neither of her parents pay attention. Daisy and the rhino become friends and her parents start listening to her. I enjoyed the subtle jab at zoo's not being a good place for animals and the art is out of this world beautiful. The people represented are a white hetero-normative family.
Nobody listens to Daisy! So when a rhinoceros shows up in her kitchen and starts eating pancakes, neither of her parents pay attention. Daisy and the rhino become friends and her parents start listening to her. I enjoyed the subtle jab at zoo's not being a good place for animals and the art is out of this world beautiful. The people represented are a white hetero-normative family.
May 7, 2019
I love this book it is adorable and has a great message about when you don't feel like anyone will listen to you there is always someone or something that will be there for you. Also, it has a great idea of helping those who are lost and that it is important to not only talk but to listen to others. I think this would be a great book to read to young children as it is also pretty funny with amazing pictures depicting the big purple rhino in the story.
December 31, 2021
the parents never listen. a rhino got in their kitchen eating their pancakes
because he was a bit peckish Daisy the little girl so him all around the house he felt lonely
so Daisi also felt lonely because her mum and dad are busy
but 1 time they listen so mum cald the zoo and Daisy sed not the zoo he needs to get to his family
his family are a million miles away so they took him to the next flite off a million miles
away and they mist each other
because he was a bit peckish Daisy the little girl so him all around the house he felt lonely
so Daisi also felt lonely because her mum and dad are busy
but 1 time they listen so mum cald the zoo and Daisy sed not the zoo he needs to get to his family
his family are a million miles away so they took him to the next flite off a million miles
away and they mist each other
May 27, 2021
Uskon, että moni lapsi voi samaistua tähän tarinaan - nykyajan aikuiset kun tuppaavat olemaan kovin kiireisiä! Tuntuu, että moni lapsi ei saa sanottua heidän mielen päällään olevia asioita aikuisille.
Enni näkee heidän talossaan ison, violetin sarvikuonon. Mutta kertoessaan vanhemmilleen, he eivät joko kuuntele Enniä tai edes usko häntä.
Enni näkee heidän talossaan ison, violetin sarvikuonon. Mutta kertoessaan vanhemmilleen, he eivät joko kuuntele Enniä tai edes usko häntä.
June 14, 2019
- family life/ business/ passive
- this story shows how kids may feel if the parents are too busy to acknowledge the child
- sometimes absence of backgrounds
- size of rhino vs size of humans
- double-page spreads to show size difference
- bright colors; purple, greens, reds, yellows
- this story shows how kids may feel if the parents are too busy to acknowledge the child
- sometimes absence of backgrounds
- size of rhino vs size of humans
- double-page spreads to show size difference
- bright colors; purple, greens, reds, yellows
February 5, 2020
I love Sara Ogilvie’s illustrations! This book is a perfect class read - right up to early KS2. It’s quirky, sweet and silly. The present-but-absent parents will be familiar to some children but with a reassuring happy ending.
December 13, 2020
Adorável!!! Quem gosta de incentivar a leitura infantil precisar ter esse livro em casa. É muito gostoso de ler e me surpreende em como ele é engraçado. Não esperava me divertir com um livrinho tão curto.
June 8, 2022
4 sterren - Nederlandse hardcover
Mijn kleindochter van 2 vind het leuk vanwege de paarse pannenkoeken etende neushoorn, mijn kleinzoon vanwege het 'ouders-die-niet-luisteren' gedeelte. Heel origineel en precies lang genoeg om voor te lezen voor het slapen gaan.
Mijn kleindochter van 2 vind het leuk vanwege de paarse pannenkoeken etende neushoorn, mijn kleinzoon vanwege het 'ouders-die-niet-luisteren' gedeelte. Heel origineel en precies lang genoeg om voor te lezen voor het slapen gaan.
June 4, 2024
ერთი უცნაური სამსახური მქონდა,პატარა ანასთან დავდიოდი და ზღაპრებს ვუკითხავდი.ჰოდა ეს ზღაპარი ძალიან უყვარდა,ამიტომ ვუწერ ხუთ ვარსკვლავს. ჩემს ხუთვარსკვლავიანებს რომ გადავხედავ,ანაც გამახსენდება და კარგი იქნება.
October 31, 2017
Good story about family, problem solving, and communication.
February 1, 2018
Kirja tytöstä, jonka vanhemmilla ei ole ikinä aikaa kuunnella tyttöä. Ei edes silloin kun tytöllä olisi TÄRKEÄÄ kerrottavaa. Niitä kirjoja jotka ovat tarpeellisempia vanhemmille kuin lapsille.
April 1, 2019
not good
July 27, 2020
çok güzeldi
July 29, 2020
Fun for a read aloud.
August 6, 2020
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December 7, 2020
Parents don't always listen. Cute story!
December 31, 2021
The story of rhinos don't eat pancakes is so nice that in the end daisy free's him back all the way a millian miles away . I recomend to people that hava humor.
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