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Edwina the Emu 30th Anniversary Edition: Celebrate the return of this beautifully clever and charming Australian classic, ready to be introduced to a new generation of happy kids

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The delightful 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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The delightful 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: 9781460769591

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 July 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rod Clement

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sheena Knowles lives in Point Lonsdale in Victoria.ย  After a long career as an advertising copywriter, she worked with multicultural communities, children in care, and supporting the elderly and people with disabilities. Sheena has now retired and plans to spend more time writing and playing with Rupert, her first grandchild. Sheena is the author of Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu,ย both illustrated by Rod Clement, and What a Lot of Nonsense, illustrated by Jonathan Bentley. Rod Clement is a renowned author, illustrator and cartoonist. He has written and illustrated Grandadโ€™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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