Synopsis
After laying 10 eggs, Edwina the emu leaves her husband, Edward, to mind the nest while she goes in search of a job. Color illustrations accompany the rhyming text.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1997-05-01 | | Illustrator: | Rod Clement | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 9.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 5.6 oz |
Publisher's Note
In this sequel to the popular "Edward the Emu", Edward and his mate, Edwina, are the proud parents of 10 little emu chicks. "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 work in this lighthearted offering from Down Under. Full color.
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.
Industry Reviews
PreS-Gr 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
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