Lulu Is a Rhinoceros

NOW AN INSPIRING ANIMATED SPECIAL ON APPLE TV+ FEATURING MOANA'S AULIʻI CRAVALHO

Everyone thinks Lulu is a bulldog.

But she knows that can't be true!

Because Lulu is a rhinoceros!

Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. "The perfect storyline to talk to kids about so many topics!"--Neuroclastic

Lulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have soft, fuzzy fur and a little nub that wiggles when she's happy--but in her heart, she has thick gray skin and a tail that whips and twirls. And more than anything, Lulu would like her very own rhinoceros horn! "If only I had my horn, they would finally see the REAL me!"

As Lulu sets out to find her horn, she meets all sorts of dogs and even pigeons who don't understand her. To them, Lulu does not look like a rhinoceros! But Lulu doesn't let others stand in her way. Soon, she meets a small friend that makes a big difference in her life. With help from her new friend, Lulu realizes that the courage to be herself was inside her all along ...

The first picture book in a new series, Lulu is a Rhinoceros takes readers on an adventure through New York City and into Central Park Zoo to fetch and retrieve the most important possession Lulu owns--her identity! With adorable and vibrant artwork by acclaimed illustrator Sophie Corrigan, Lulu is a Rhinoceros conveys gentle messages for young readers about diversity, tolerance, self-expression, radical acceptance, and interdependence.

Book 1 in the Lulu series:
Lulu is kind, curious and brave; she knows who she is, and she believes in herself. In this hopeful series, Lulu and her friends remind young readers that anything is possible when we listen to each other, celebrate our differences, and approach others with curiosity, not judgement--just like Lulu does!

Stream the music from the Apple TV+ hit musical special, Lulu Is A Rhinoceros, featuring songs "Good Morning, Beautiful You" and "The Perfect Me" from Auli'I Cravalho (Moana, Mean Girls: The All New Movie) and Alex Newell (Glee, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist). Available on your favorite streaming platform!

Author: Jason Flom
Publisher: Greystone Kids
Published: 05/27/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.30h x 8.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781778403002
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 505628 / Lulu Is a Rhinoceros


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2025
Booklist 04/01/2025 pg. 119

About the Author

Allison Flom is a writer and justice advocate from New York City. With a passion for impactful storytelling, she creates original work in theater, podcasts, and television. Allison loves her family, iced coffee, kindness and dogs. She is always learning; she is very grateful.

Jason Flom is a music executive and public speaker. He is devoted to reforming the criminal legal system and to various animal rights causes including saving the rhinos. He serves on many charitable boards, including VETPAW, whose work inspired Lulu Is a Rhinoceros.

Sophie Corrigan is a children's book illustrator and author whose many books include I'm a Little Monkey, which was selected as a Highly Commended Book in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Literature. When she's not creating books or working as a freelance illustrator for clients like Hallmark, Corrigan hangs out with her pet cockatiels and occasionally makes cute things from wool and clay.