Old Man Emu

by John Williamson and John Williamson

This iconic Australian song tells the very funny tale of the emu and its many traits - good and bad: He can't fly, but I'm telling you, he can run the pants off a kangaroo! The story compares the emu to lots of other Australian birds (galah, cockatoo, wedge-tail eagle, kookaburra) and of course to the kangaroo, providing wonderful opportunities for hilarious illustrations.It's the song that launched John Williamson's career way back in 1970. John...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1760898791
• ISBN13: 9781760898793
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Puffin (Au Yr)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.7" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4