I loved the illustrations in Noemi Schneider's "Ludwig and the Rhinoceros." And the story was very cute and I haven't seen any other picture books with a philosophical theme.

One night before bed, Ludwig informs his father that there is a rhinoceros in his bedroom. Father dutifully checks the whole room, but he cannot see a rhino, so he concludes there isn't one there. But Ludwig is a budding philosopher, and he realizes that it's harder to prove that something is or isn't there than one might think.

This is definitely a thought-provoking story! I'm not sure I want my kindergarten students informing me of all the things that might be in our classroom, but I'm never one to stop them from wondering. Reality has always been a bit of a slippery concept, and I'm delighted at how this book tackles that concept in a humorous and playful way.

Based on a true story of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who argued as an adult that you can't prove that something isn't there just because you don't see it. This book follows Ludwig as he and his dad argue about a rhinoceros in Ludwig's room. A cute story that introduces kids to the concept of philosophy.

I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you to NorthSouth Books for sending me this ARC via NetGalley. Ludwig can see the a Rhinoceros in his room but his father can’t, even when he tells him where to look. The story is sweet and simple and I liked the color palette with its blues, yellows and orange giving it an old fashion flair. The final message is about philosophy which was a surprise and the book is promoted with a nod to budding philosophers. The story is fun and well illustrated. Philosophy may have to be explained to young readers but they can still enjoy the story.

This is good book to let children learn to use their imagination. And that what we see and what is there aren't always the same things.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

Thank you NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for this ARC. I read this book to my daughter and she enjoyed the pictures. I thought the ending but about philosophy was a little heavy and could have done without that.

Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read Ludwig and the Rhinoceros. Noemi Schneider has written a funny, curious bedtime story for children that may keep them up at night pondering. Ludwig tells his dad that there is a rhinoceros in his room and of course, his father does not see one and tells him so over and over again when Ludwig keeps pointing out where the rhinoceros is. Ludwig tells his dad that just because you can't see it doesn't mean it's not there like the moon at times at night.

There is a rhinoceros in the room, always. A fun and wonderfully illustrated story. I think the dip into philosphy in the end was a bit weighty, but it was very sweet overall.

Sweet book to encourage a child’s imagination and show that anything is possible. I found the illustrations to be fun and fit the story perfectly.

Thank you, Netgalley and NorthSouth Books Inc., for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to NorthSouth Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read Ludwig and the Rhinoceros by Noemi Schneider for my honest review.

I thought Ludwig and the Rhinoceros was such a sweet little story, daring children to dream and explore the world's possibilities.

I also adored the artwork and think it would spark a child's imagination.