Old Man Emu
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Old Man Emu
A new picture book adaptation of John Williamson's first and now legendary hit song, Old Man Emu, to celebrate John's 50th year of performing and the song's 50th anniversary in 2020.
This iconic Australian song tells the very funny tale of the emu and its many traits—good and bad. He can't fly, but I'm telling you, he can run the pants off a kangaroo! The story compares the emu to lots of other Australian birds (galah, cockatoo, wedge-tail eagle, kookaburra) and, of course, to the kangaroo, providing wonderful opportunities for hilarious illustrations.
It's the song that launched John Williamson's career way back in 1970. John performed the song on the TV talent quest of the day, New Faces, and won first place, which led him to his first recording contract with Fable Records. It still remains one of John Williamson's most popular songs.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760898793
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 September 2020
Country: Australia
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 245.0mm
Height: 282.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
John Williamson (Author) John Williamson is, without question, an Australian Icon. His entertainment career spans more than fifty years, boasting sales of over 5 million albums. His unofficial anthems, funny and tender ballads and tributes to unsung heroes have captured the spirit of the nation in song more than any other performer. He remains one of the most in-demand live performers in Australia. His fiftieth album, Honest People, was released in 2104 at the same time as his autobiography, and in 2018 he released his fifty-first, Butcherbird. Three songs from his popular JW's Family Album have been made into delightful, entertaining picture books for children. Simon McLean (Illustrator) Simon Mclean is an Australian born Artist based on the Gold Coast in Queensland. He has received numerous awards and prizes for his artworks and illustration, and is represented in private collections throughout Australia and internationally. His work displays deft graphic skills, with an underlining sense of humour, finely honed over many years working in publishing and advertising, whilst also developing and illustrating his own children's book ranges and a myriad illustration projects. Mclean's art on paper, canvas and also as sculpture and public Artworks, continues to be applauded for its originality and eclectic themes, and has been described as anything from dark and moody to hilariously disturbing.
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