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Book Blitz: Grampy, the Rhino, and the Soda by Todd Cardin

 


Children's Book

Date Published: July 16, 2025



Bursting with humor, heart, and fizzy surprises, Grampy, The Rhino and The Soda is a heartwarming picture book for children ages 3–10. This lively rhyming adventure makes an ideal read-aloud for bedtime, preschool circles, or family story time.

When grandpa rules are about to be written…

Grampy’s in charge. He might sip a soda in a safari zone… and then forget to throw it away. One curious rhinoceros just can’t resist a taste—and that’s when the wild, fizzy fun begins. Expect giggles, sneezes, and a rhino with a serious case of the burps!


Why kids. parents (and grandparents) will love this book:

* A playful tale about friendship, curiosity, and saying “oops”—Grampy’s best moments happen when things go wrong

* Sweet theme of grandparent-grandchild bonding—featuring Grampy, Elliott, Lennon, and a very nosy rhino

* Beautifully illustrated with colorful artwork that brings Todd Cardin’s silly circus of soda chaos to life

 

Perfect for favorite moments:

* Children learning to love reading

* Parents and grandparents seeking silly stories to share

* Preschool classrooms looking for fun rhyming books with life lessons about kindness and responsibility

 


About the Author


Todd Cardin is a children’s author, playwright, songwriter, and sketch comedy writer who somehow juggles rhyming safari tales and high-octane stage shows without spilling his coffee. He’s the founder of ETC Theater and the creative force behind over 30 plays, countless sketches, and one very chaotic sleepover story starring a rhino and a soda.

When he’s not writing or directing, Todd enjoys pretending to know what he’s doing, chasing ideas, and occasionally chasing grandchildren. He also has a television series in development titled *Late Hit”— a comedy-driven musical drama and is part of Todd’s growing body of work beyond the stage and page.

 

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