Edwina the Emu (Paperback)

by Sheena Knowles (Author), Rod Clement (Illustrator) "There once were two emus who lived in the zoo, One was Edwina and Edward was two..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1. Two emus who live in a zoo suddenly find themselves expecting 10 little emus. But this is the '90s, so Edwina tells Edward, "I'll look for a job, you stay on the nest." She tries her feathers at a host of positions, from ballet dancer to chimney sweep, but none are right for her. So she heads home to share the workload with Edward. Knowles tells this entertaining tale in a catchy rhyming text. Clement's amusing cartoons complement the story, capturing the silly mood. Edwina sports a short ponytail tied back in a bright purple band, while the human characters are really caricatures, with exaggerated features and outrageous expressions that are sure to elicit laughs. Youngsters will be happy to follow along as life takes on new challenges for the emus and their soon-to-be family. The cadence of the text make it a good choice for reading aloud, although beginning readers will have fun with the rhymes as well.?Dina Sherman, Brooklyn Children's Museum, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
In this sequel to the popular Edward the Emu, Edward and his mate Edwina are the proud parents of ten little emu eggs. "Don't get depressed. I'll find a job, you stay on the nest," says Edwina to her stunned mate. And so Edwina sets out to find a job in this lighthearted offering from down under. Rhythmic, rhyming verse by Sheena Knowles and hilarious illustrations by Rod Clement make this an entertaining picture book that is sure to find a place in the hearts of readers everywhere.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (April 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064434834
• ISBN-13: 978-0064434836
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,133 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of our favorites, March 3, 1999

By A Customer

An Australian friend gave my son this book when he was born. I've been reading it to him for 10 months, now. As he got more coordinated, he started handing it to me to read. It has great illustrations and rhythmic text. We loved it so much we looked for more of her books & found Edward the Emu. We read them everyday.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pictures almost out do "Edward the Emu"!, February 11, 1998

By A Customer

Wonderful pictures (again), and nice rhyming text. Mom goes off for work after leaving Edward to warm the nest/eggs. After trying several jobs, Edwina tries being a waitress, and has someone order EGGS! She decides that she and Edward should share the parenting duties from then on.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speaking up for this wonderful book....., May 23, 2002

By	"athankfulheart" (Mn, USA) - See all my reviews

I had to write and speak up for this wonderful book. The pictures and text have captivated many students as well as my own 5 children.The adults that we share this book with roll with laughter at the great pictures and *awww* at the special relationship between Edward & Edwina.Its commendable that an author would show us that often times we mothers search for our *worth* outside of our own families, when in fact we are tremendously valuable people for putting our *first* efforts into raising our children. It is refreshing to see the story end up that mom and dad will take equal roles in raising thier children together.In rebuttal to the *Unintentional controversy* review : Any book could be seen as controversial depending on what your personal slant is.The nice thing is that nobody in our country is *Made* to read a book they dont care for.I just thought that someone should speak up for this wonderful book. Its not just for children either =0)