The Rhino's Specs

What happened to the Rhino’s specs? What should you feed an alien? When is a stone not a stone? These questions and many more are answered in Gabriel Rosenstock’s magical poems, in Irish with English translations. Elephants, badgers, hags and – of course – rhinos feature in these funny and quirky dual-language verses, sure to appeal to children of all ages. Gabriel Rosenstock’s original Irish text is wittily translated into English by Gabriel Fitzmaurice, ensuring that none of the humour is lost. The Rhino’s Specs is a perfect introduction to Irish poetry – truly a collection to treasure.

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