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Edward the emu was sick of the zoo,There was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do,And compared to the seals that lived right next door,Well being an emu was frankly a bore.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. . . .Edward is tired of being an emu, so he decides to try being something else for a change. First he spends some time swimming with the seals. Next, he lounges with the lions. He even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may not be so bad after all. So he heads back to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him . . .Sheena Knowles' upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's deliciously droll illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud in this whimsical picture book by the creators of Edwina the Emu."If you buy one book...for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one." San Diego Union Tribune
Lexile Measure: NP (What's this?)
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; Reprint edition (April 4, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0064434990
ISBN-13: 978-0064434997
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #8,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #13 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Zoos #40 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Birds #95 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Self-Esteem & Self-Respect
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
I am a school teacher and over the years I have read this book to hundreds of children of primary age. They have all loved it. The story line is amusing and the illustrations are fantastic. It is good to use with younger children and get them to predict what the next part of the story is going to be. I was very pleased to see that this book is still in print as I have had over 10 years of fun out of it already.
Edward the Emu was tired of the Zoo and tired of being an emu. The book chronicles Edward's attempts at being something he is not - a seal, a lion, a snake etc. The illustrations are hilarious and the story captivates both old and young alike. This book is a perfect springboard in the classroom, and can be used as a prelude to a curriculum emphasis on positive self-image. So that all children realise that even though everyone is different, they are still a worthwhile and productive person, no matter what !
This is a delightful story about an emu who thinks being himself just isn't enough. In this book we spend several days with Edward as he tries to make himself more acceptable to others. He finally discovers that being himself is the best thing he can do. This book is a wonderful resource for teaching self-concept to young children, while at the same time offering an entertaining adventure for the older child. It is a must for all children's libraries.
I've read this a million times.....and will most likely read a million more! Since the rhyming search for happiness in his own skin is fun to read and the illustrations fit delightfully with the text, I am always happy to read it again! We all have fun with these books! (Check out Edwina the Emu!!!!)
I LOVE Edward!!! I stumble upon the book a couple years ago at work. I was an Early Head Start (0-3 yr olds) teacher and this book showed up in our collection one day from another site. My co-teacher and I instantly fell in love and the children followed shortly. The illustrations are magnificent and the rhythm of the story makes it fun and easy to read. I recommend Edward to all of the my friends with little ones. It belongs in every home.
This is one of my favorite children's books. When my kids were young, I originally bought this book at a zoo. Since then I've bought it for all of my nieces and nephews as gifts. It is always a big hit with the kids and parents alike.
I just got this book for my 2 year old little girl. She loves all the pictures of the animals. The illustrations are amazing! I love how it rhymes so it's fun to read aloud. Very sweet story line of an emu who wants to be different animals at the zoo because he thinks being an emu is a bore. Every kid library should have this book! Highly recommend!
The story of Edward always striving to be more important is humorous and well illustrated. This and the "sequel" Edwina have become new favorites in our house. Our two year old now points out Emu's everywhere. Short text, great pictures makes this an easy bedtime read with both our 2 and 4 year old.
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