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Edward the Emu

Sheena Knowles

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. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes.

But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all. And so he returns to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him...

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Apr 4th, 1998
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.90in - 9.30in - 0.20in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9780064434997
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Humorous StoriesAnimals - BirdsAnimals - Zoos

About the Author

Knowles, Sheena: - Sheena Knowles was born in Geelong, Australia, and has enjoyed a long career in advertising, during which she has won awards in the U.S., Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. She is also the author of Edwina the Emu, illustrated by Rod Clement. She lives in Victoria, Australia, with her two children.

Rod Clement works as an illustrator, caricaturist, and cartoonist for several Australian newspapers. He is the illustrator of Edwina the Emu, by Sheena Knowles, and has written and illustrated many books for young readers, including Counting on Frank, Just Another Ordinary Day, and Grandpa's Teeth. Mr. Clement lives in Sydney, Australia.

Clement, Rod: - Rod Clement is a well-known author, illustrator and cartoonist. He has written and illustrated Grandpa's Teeth and Just Another Ordinary Day and illustrated Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu, both written by Sheena Knowles. He is also a caricaturist for several Australian newspapers. Mr. Clement lives in Sydney, Australia.

Praise for this book

"If you buy one children's book for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one."-- "San Diego Union-Tribune"