Edwina the Emu
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0064434834 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Don't get depressed. I'll find a job, you stay on the nest," says Edwina to her stunned mate. In this sequel to the popular Edward the Emu, Edward and his mate Edwina are the proud parents of ten little emu eggs. 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.
Wife in her sixties said Colorful. Bought for 5 year old, comical story and not a lot of words, visually beautiful.. "Five Stars" according to Meg H. It's a great story and matching Edward the Emu extends the learning.. M. Myers said Beautiful pictures!. As a new mother myself, I was so excited to find a book all about a mother trying to find a job to help support her new family. And of course, as I came to the end of the book, I was disappointed to find that Edwina decided that being at home was the only true job for her. BUT I love reading this book to my little boy
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. She is also the author of Edwina the Emu, illustrated by Rod Clement. Clement lives in Sydney, Australia.Rod Clement is a well-known author, illustrator and cartoonist. Mr. She lives in Victoria, Australia, with her two c
From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 1. 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. . 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, NYCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. So she heads home to share the workload with Edward. Clement's amusing cartoons complement the story, capturing the silly mood. Youngsters will be happy to follow along as life takes on new challenges for the emus and their soon-to-be family. 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