Edward the Emu
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Edward the Emu

Written by Sheena Knowles · Illustrated by Rod Clement

An emu tries new identities but finds a surprising truth.

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32 pages· 518 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~550L
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Bookroo's summary

Edward the Emu is tired of his ordinary life and sets out to explore new identities, from swimming with seals to lounging with lions. Each adventure brings unexpected challenges, leading him to a surprising realization about his true self. What awaits Edward when he returns home?

From the publisher

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…

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
518
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
22736
Publication
Published
April 4, 1998
First published
June 4, 1990
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064434997
LCCN
97027449
OCLC
37345647

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