Edward the Emu (35th anniversary edition)
Sheena Knowles, Rod Clement (illus.)
Edward the Emu (35th anniversary edition)
Sheena Knowles, Rod Clement (illus.)
One of Australia's best-loved classics that is now celebrating its 35th anniversary!
Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals, he spends a day lounging with the lions, and even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all.
Sheena Knowles's upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's expressive illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud in this whimsical picture book by the creators of Edwina the Emu.
Shortlisted - 1989 CBCA Picture Book of the Year
Review
Julia Jackson
Ever feel bored by yourself and your situation? Edward sure knows how that feels. Sick of being an emu, each day he tries out being a different animal, until he realises that actually, being an emu isn’t so bad after all.
For Edward, realising this, and also choosing to ignore other opinions, is important. What matters is that he comes to believe in himself and his own value. As a kid, my bookshelf was simply brimming with great picture books, including this one! Edward the Emu remains a favourite for its rhyming couplets and delightfully expressive illustrations. It’s a classic because of its ever- relevant message, and its sense of whimsy! For ages 2+.
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