Candy Gourlay is an internationally acclaimed writer of children’s books, whose work is published in many languages across the world. On the Otter-Barry list she is author of Is It A Mermaid? illustrated by Francesca Chessa. Born in the Philippines, Candy now lives in London. She writes, “The last rhinos of Southeast Asia now live in Indonesia, but they are on the brink of extinction. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we could make our world a place a baby rhinoceros can call home?” Jamie Bauza is an illustrator, designer and crafter, based in Manila, Philippines. She is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where she received a Visual Arts Award. In 2018 she attended the Summer Illustration Residency at the School of Visual Arts, New York. Jamie is a member and past president of Ang INK, a Philippine association of artists committed to the creation and promotion of illustration for children.
""Little Rhino is lost so new friend Maya tries to make the space more green and welcoming to make him feel more at home. A story about kindness and environmentalism, set in the author’s home country of the Philippines."" * The Bookseller * ""A heartwarming tale about kindness community, and the magic of small changes making a big difference. Highly recommended for EYPS."" * Books for Topics * ""New picture by Candy Gourlay, beautifully illustrated by Jamie Bauza. Appealing story with important themes raising awareness of endangered animals and deforestation."" * Love My Books *