by Wonder House Editorial Team
Published by Wonder House Books
Politeness and manners are central themes in this story as Rhino learns how his behavior affects others. From a Christian worldview, kindness, gentleness, and respect are fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) that children are called to embody. Rhino’s transformation after understanding his missteps provides a great opportunity to talk about repentance, grace, and personal growth. The book reinforces the idea that God cares deeply about how we treat one another and that showing respect is part of loving our neighbors (Matthew 22:39). Parents can use Rhino’s story to model forgiveness, humility, and the power of gentle correction.