Emu toys are not just quirky birds with long legs for children to play with, but can engage and entertain kids too. Role playing emu stuffed toys to tell stories can help to make children’s books like ‘Edwina the Emu’, ‘Henry the Flying Emu’ or ‘Old Man Emu’ come to life.
Sharing a story with your child’s soft and cuddly emu plush toy can help child development and improve your child’s reading, communication and vocabulary skills. A much loved emu toy could be the perfect learning companion for children to practice their reading and storytelling skills. And if your child has an interest in emus or Australian animals, then children’s books that feature a emu theme are the perfect book to entertain them.
We’ve compiled a selection of some our favorite story books for children featuring the long legged emu birds. Children can experience story time together with their favourite emu toy and take them along on their imaginative adventures as they turn the pages of these emu theme children’s books.
Henry the Flying Emu
Written by Niraj Lal and illustrated by Adam Carruthers
Henry the Emu wanted to fly! But flying fish, eagles and launchers can’t seem to help. It’s only after meeting Wallagoot Jean that Henry learns about the science of orbit, and the importance of flying first with his mind …
Grandfather Emu and How the Kangaroo got her Pouch
Written by Rhonda Collard-Spratt and Jacki Ferro
Poor old Grandfather Emu can hardly walk or see. Of all the bush animals, who will lead old Weij to the creek for food and water?
In this fun Aboriginal Dreaming story, children learn how Mother Yonga Kangaroo got her pouch, and the importance of taking the time to help.
Edwina the Emu
Written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement
TEN little emus?! You’ve got to be kidding!
When Edward and Edwina Emu find themselves expecting ten little emus, Edwina tries her feathers at a variety of jobs to support the growing family, from chimney sweep to ballet dancer.
Rhythmic, rhyming verse by Sheena Knowles and hilarious illustrations by Rod Clement make this an entertaining picture book that’s perfect for reading aloud. This sequel to the popular Edward the Emu is an excellent choice to share in the classroom or at home—both adults and kids will laugh at and sympathize with the Emu family.
Old Man Emu
Written by John Williamson and illustrated by Simon Mclean
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 performed the song on the TV talent quest of the day, ‘New Faces’ and won first place, which led him to his first recording contract with Fable Records. It still remains one of John Williamson’s most popular songs.
Edward the Emu
Written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement
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, and even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all.
This picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom or at home—both adults and kids will laugh at and sympathize with Edward the Emu.
Emu
Written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement
Did you know it’s the emu father who protects the chicks? Follow a doting dad as he keeps his brood safe—from when they’re granite-green eggs until they’re all grown up.
In the open eucalyptus forest of Australia, an emu as tall as a human settles down on his nest to warm and protect the eggs left by his mate. When they hatch, the chicks will be ten times bigger than domestic chicken hatchlings and covered in chocolate-and-cream stripes to provide camouflage in the grasslands. This unusual family sticks together until the hatchlings grow up, facing dangers that include eagles and dingoes. Ornithologically inclined youngsters will delight in this visually striking chronicle full of fun emu facts.
Energetic Elliot
Written by Susannah McFarlane and illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Elliot is the most energetic emu on the entire earth! Join Elliot and everyone for an extremely entertaining episode.
Why is That Emu Wearing One Red Shoe?
Written by John Field and illustrated by David Legge
Once there was an emu wearing one red shoe, Who set out on a walk just like emus do, Leaving from the town they call Tullabaloo… Why was that emu wearing one red shoe? Follow all the animals in this fun singalong mystery from favourite Aussie singer-songwriter John Field and award-winning illustrator David Legge.
Karana: the Story of the Father Emu
Written by Uncle Joe Kirk and illustrated by Sandi Harrold
These are my chicks. I love them a lot… I will stay with them, no matter what! This is the story of Karana, the father emu. Karana cares for his chicks and teaches them everything they need to know to survive in the bush.
