Rachel Gosling was inspired to write children’s stories by the pupils she taught in Primary and Special Educational Needs schools. She loves animals and uses her interest in nature to inspire her writing. Rachel has four grown up children and seven grandchildren and lives with her husband and their lively dog, Olly, in Oxfordshire.
Oxpecker and Rhino live together on the African plain and have always made the perfect team. Oxpecker keeps Rhino free from irritating pests, while Rhino provides a safe perch and protection for Oxpecker. Their friendship seems unbreakable—until one particularly hot day, a disagreement erupts over who contributes more to their partnership. As tempers flare and pride gets in the way, the two friends begin to drift apart. But when unexpected challenges arise on the savannah, Oxpecker and Rhino must decide whether their friendship is worth saving. Can they learn to appreciate each other’s unique strengths and discover that true friendship is built on valuing one another? A heartwarming story about teamwork, gratitude, and the power of friendship.
