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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.
Lexile Measure: NP (What's this?)
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; Reprint edition (April 25, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0064434834
ISBN-13: 978-0064434836
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 0.1 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #17,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #32 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Jobs & Careers #68 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Birds #119 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Parents
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 1
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.
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)
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.
I recently bought emu eggs as a present for my three Granddaughter and I wanted a book as a tie-in for them. I looked at several book and ''Edwina the Emu'' was my pick. The story is at a good level for their ages and the pictures are wonderful. I found that there are several book on Emus by this author and I'm thinking that they will make nice follow up gifts.
Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu are 2 of my 3 year old sons favorite books. We both love them!! In fact, we have given the books as birthday gifts and even baby shower gifts. Love, love, love this book! Love it!!!!!
We bought this for our son for Christmas. Our son LOVES Edward the Emu so we went ahead and bought Edwina the Emu to go along with it. It is super cute and the illustrations are great! We read these almost every night at story time!
Omigosh, really? The message in this book is cringe-worthy. Pat Robertson would be proud of this message, that Mommy should be home on the nest, not Daddy. And that her babies are at risk if she's working a job. Too bad, because like Edward the Emu, the illustrations are gorgeous and hilarious. But this isn't a book I want for my future grandchild. I'm giving it two stars because the illustrations deserve recognition.
My daughter got married Saturday, March 16th and I included this book in her little goodie package. Her name is Kristin and my nickname for her is Kristina Edwina Ballerina. When I saw this book at my 4-year old nephew's house, I had to get it for her. She was elated. Thank you.
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