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Edwina the Emu

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Edwina the Emu by S Knowles is a delightful children's book about Edwina, an emu who sets out on an adventure to find a job after discovering she’s expecting hatchlings. With humour and charm, the story follows her amusing job hunt, highlighting themes of determination and family.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you're fond of charming and humorous tales about animals. This book invites young readers to follow an adventurous emu on a quest for the perfect job, offering whimsical rhymes and captivating illustrations that bring joy and laughter to storytime. Perfect for those looking to spark imagination and a love for reading in children.

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A companion volume to "Edward the Emu". Edward and Edwina have eggs. But who will stay at home to keep them warm?

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The wonderful sequel to the bestselling and widely acclaimed Edward the Emu.

Now, we all know what happened after Edward met his mate Edwina... little emus, of course! But with a completely modern challenge for their mother of again finding her true place in the scheme of things. Hilarity is bound to happen as Edwina goes job searching while Edward stays on the nest!

AWARDS FOR Edward the Emu

Shortlisted - 1989 CBCA Picture Book of the Year

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780207189135

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 1996

Country: Australia

Imprint: Angus & Robertson Childrens

Illustration: colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rod Clement

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Rod Clement is a renowned author, illustrator and cartoonist. He has written and illustrated Grandad’s Teeth , Just Another Ordinary Day and Feathers for Phoebe, and illustrated Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu, both written by Sheena Knowles. He is also the cartoonist for several Australian newspapers. He lives in Sydney, Australia.

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