Edward the Emu
By Sheena Knowles
The Story
Bored with being an emu, a zoo bird tries out life as a seal, a lion, and a snake — before discovering that being himself suits him best.
Why It's Special
For the kid who's always trying on a new identity — superhero one day, dinosaur the next — Edward the Emu turns that same restlessness into a bouncy, rhyming romp through the zoo.
- Big idea: Trying to be someone else only shows you who you already are — and that's worth celebrating.
- Vibes: Bouncy, funny, warm-hearted, full of rhyme and zoo-animal antics.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy rhyming stories with a bouncy rhythm
- like to pretend to be different animals
- are working on accepting who they are
- love funny, expressive animal illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story recall: Which animals did Edward try being like — do you remember the seals, the lions, and the snakes?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think Edward got tired of being an emu in the first place?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever wished you could be like someone else for a day?
- Imagination: If you could try being a different animal for a day, which one would you pick?
- Big idea: Why do you think Edward decided being an emu was the best thing after all?
