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Edward the EMU: Sheena Knowles ** FIrst American Edition ** 1998
Condition: Excellent no signs of wear
Cover: Paperback no slipcover
Sheena Knowles's upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's expressive illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud. Over 100 5-star reviewers agree: "A wonderful book with a wonderful message: be yourself!"
A whimsically illustrated companion to Edwina the Emu finds Edward, tired of being an emu and trying to be something else for a change, therefore swimming with seals, lounging with lions, and slithering with snakes. Turtleback binding is a highly durable alternative to a hardcover or paperback book. The comprehensive cover reinforcement process will drastically combat wear and tear, keeping your favorite books in great condition for years to come! Turtleback books are ideal for any reader, or for use in schools or libraries.
This picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom or at home--both adults and kids will laugh at and sympathize with Edward the Emu.
Edward is bored with being an emu and he tries to be like the other animals at the zoo. The book is written in rhyming verse.
From the Back Cover
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
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Edward the EMU: Sheena Knowles Softcover** FIrst American Edition **
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Condition: Excellent no signs of wear
Cover: Paperback no slipcover
Sheena Knowles's upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's expressive illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud. Over 100 5-star reviewers agree: "A wonderful book with a wonderful message: be yourself!"
A whimsically illustrated companion to Edwina the Emu finds Edward, tired of being an emu and trying to be something else for a change, therefore swimming with seals, lounging with lions, and slithering with snakes. Turtleback binding is a highly durable alternative to a hardcover or paperback book. The comprehensive cover reinforcement process will drastically combat wear and tear, keeping your favorite books in great condition for years to come! Turtleback books are ideal for any reader, or for use in schools or libraries.
This picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom or at home--both adults and kids will laugh at and sympathize with Edward the Emu.
Edward is bored with being an emu and he tries to be like the other animals at the zoo. The book is written in rhyming verse.
From the Back Cover
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
**STAR SELLER **
Smooth shipping
Speedy replies
Smoke free home
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95