Ludwig and the Rhinoceros
by Noemi Schneider (Author) Golden Cosmos (Illustrator)
Does something exist even if you can't see it? A humorous bedtime story for budding philosophers.
"There's a rhinoceros in my room!" Ludwig claims. His father doesn't think so. He looks for the huge pachyderm in every corner, but he just can't find it. There cannot be a rhinoceros in Ludwig's room. It's way too small for a rhinoceros. But Ludwig shows his father that something can be there, even if you can't see it. Young children will love pointing out the rhinoceros in each spread. Older children will enjoy thinking about how the moon is still there even when we can't see it.
Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein discussed the power and the limitations of language with his professor Bertrand Russell: how even if you don't see something, it can still be there. These philosophical discussions are the basis for Noemi Schneider's hilarious and thoughtful story. The Berlin duo Golden Cosmos, who work with their characteristic screen-printing style for international magazines, are now illustrating a picture book for the first time.
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K-Gr 3--Young Ludwig is a philosopher. He thinks, and imagines, and asks questions. He's got a rhinoceros in his room. But his dad can't see it. No matter how hard he tries, or where he looks, or how Ludwig works to convince him, he just can't see it. So, he doesn't believe it's there. Then Ludwig likens his rhinoceros to the moon, which you sometimes can't see, but you still know is there. So, can you ever really prove there's not a rhinoceros in the room? Based on the true story of 19th-century Austrian-born philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, this book is a primer in basic philosophy. But without the back matter explanation, this is also a story of faith. Because what else is faith besides believing in what you cannot see? Ludwig's childlike faith in his rhinoceros will ring true for young believers and imaginers everywhere. Three-color illustrations in a palette recalling that of Goodnight Moon create a vibrant nighttime landscape. VERDICT Purchase for collections where patrons are looking for conversation starters with their little ones.--Jennifer Noonan
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JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV002330 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Hippos & Rhinos
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