Author: Terri Martin
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1607990725
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Eddie is always looking for excitement, and in The Adventures of Eddie the Emu, he has no trouble finding it! In his eagerness to explore the Australian Outback, Eddie forgets the rules his mother sets out for him before he leaves. His enticing adventure soon turns into a disastrous nightmare, and he realizes that he should have listened to his mother! 'This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.'
Author: Renee Conoulty
Publisher: Renee Conoulty
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
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Join Jack on a wild Outback adventure like no other! When Christmas Eve rolls around, Jack worries that Santa won't find their sheep station. But with a little help from his talking friends—a clever kangaroo and a wise emu—he learns that the true magic of Christmas comes from friendship, laughter, and a shining star in the sky. Packed with fun, festive moments, and unforgettable discoveries, this heartwarming tale reminds us all of the importance of family and togetherness. Will Jack be able to spread the Christmas spirit and help Santa find his way? Grab your copy and discover the magic of an Outback Christmas adventure today!
Author: Sheena Knowles
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064434990
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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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
Author: Marcie Muir
Publisher: Melbourne University
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 514
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Volume two of a reference work listing all children's books by Australians. Thsi volume covers the period from 1973 to 1988. Entries provide physical descriptions, dates, publishers, illustrations, awards received and, in some cases, remarks on the content. Entries are arrnaged by author. Title and illustrator indexes are included
Author: Marcie Muir
Publisher: Miegunyah Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 732
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All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. "
Author: Barbara deRubertis
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1635926998
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Hanna Hippo is hungry. She hopes to have one of Homer Hog's huckleberry muffins, but her plan has one hitch—a horrible case of hiccups!
Author: Sheena Knowles
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1743095554
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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The wonderful sequel to the bestselling and widely acclaimed Edward the Emu. Now, we all know what happened after Edward met his mate Edwina ... little emus of course! But with a completely modern challenge for their mother of again finding her true place in the scheme of things. Hilarity is bound to happen as Edwina goes job searching while Edward stays on the nest! AWARDS FOR EDWARD THE EMU Shortlisted - 1989 CBCA Picture Book of the Year
Author: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780732272661
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 27
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"If you buy one book ... for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one". -- San Diego Union Tribune Edward is fired 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's 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.
Author: Lyall Ford
Publisher: Lyall Ford
ISBN: 9780646332543
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Author: Barbara deRubertis
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1635926971
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Frances Frog is very funny! But sometimes she is a little foolish. Her favorite friend, Felicity Fox, helps Frances learn what it means to be a good friend . . . a forever friend!
