A new picture book about sharing from the pair that created Poles Apart. This romping, rhyming story from award-winning author Jeanne Willis is all about a little rhino who likes to make the rules! When Rhino finds a tree bursting with fruit, he isn't about to share it with anyone — after all, he's in charge around here! But it looks like things might be about to change. With brilliant illustrations from Jarvis, this hilarious toddler-tantrum tale is all about being bossy and learning to listen to others. Toddler-PreS-Delightful, bright digital illustrations and a flawless rhyming text tell the story of a small rhinoceros that learns a lesson. When his parents tell him to do anything, such as go to bed, the feisty young bully refuses, then states his signature comeback: "I'm in charge!" The other inhabitants of the savanna are flummoxed as to what to do with the temperamental toddler when he declares that the mango tree and its fruit are all his. Action verbs appear in a big bold font and highlight potentially new vocabulary words for youngsters. "He scattered all the meerkats, and he startled poor Giraffe. He squashed Baboon's banana when he would not give him half." Colorful spreads are suitable for one-on-one sharing and large enough for storytimes. The stylized illustrations contain backgrounds in radiant shades of pink, yellow, green and blue while the coloring of the African animals, including a warthog, elephants, a pygmy mouse, and wildebeests are more realistic. VERDICT A charming read-aloud for most collections about a little rascal's comeuppance that will be enjoyed by young children.-Maryann H. Owen, Oak Creek Public Library WIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. The familiarity of Rhino's self-absorbed, controlling behavior and the predictable, satisfying end make this a good choice for the youngest listeners. The "terrible twos" come alive at the savanna watering hole. —Kirkus Reviews The book’s double-page spreads feature cheerful digital illustrations with sunrise tones and watercolor effects that effectively convey the heat and expanse of the savanna. A nice lesson couched in absorbing illustrations and simple rhymes. —Booklist Jeanne Willis wrote her first book when she was five. After that, there was no turning back. She has since written more than three hundred books and has won several awards, which are arranged in the attic where she works along with her collection of caterpillars, pink-toed tarantula skins, and live locusts. Jeanne Willis lives in London. Jarvis is the illustrator of Poles Apart; Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth; and Pick a Pine Tree. Before creating his first children's book, he had lots of different jobs, including bingo caller, bouncy-castle painter, record-sleeve designer, and animation director. Jarvis particularly loves children's books — what they can do and how they can be kept and loved as little treasures.