Books with title The Big Red Squirrel and the Little Rhinoceros

A retro book with a real sixties feel, fondly remembered by many of today's parents.Beautifully illustrated by the great Ralph Steadman.An important message about being yourself, magically told.A beautifully imaginitive gem from the 60's, brought bang up-to-date while maintaining a wonderful retro feel.Life in the forest is difficult for the small animals. The Squirrel, Mouse and Frog always have to be on the look-out for the big creatures, such as the Lion, Rhinoceros and Crocodile.But one day things magically change... the little animals grow bigger and the large animals shrink. But is live really any easier for the Squirrel now that he is King of the forest?THE ILLUSTRATORRalph Steadman is a cartoonist and caricaturist famous for his illustrations for Punch, Private Eye, the Daily Telegraph, the New York Times and Rolling Stone and for his work with gonzo writer Hunter S Thompson. Titles include: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Joke's Over and editions of the classics Animal Farm and Alice in Wonderland.

A rhinoceros, a lion, and a crocodile are making life miserable for the smaller animals. Eager to get even with their bullying neighbors, a squirrel, a mouse, and a frog retaliate with some successful wish-fulfillment. But there are some surprising problems in store for the newly gigantic creatures who soon learn that the other half doesn't always live better. Full color.

Life in the forest is difficult for the small animals. The squirrel, the mouse, and frog always have to be on the look-out for the big creatures, such as the lion, rhinoceros, and crocodile. But one day things magically change . . . the little animals grow bigger and the large animals shrink. But is life really any easier for the squirrel now that he is king of the forest? A beautifully imaginative tale from the 1960s, brought up-to-date while maintaining a wonderful retro feel.