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      Old Man Emu

      by John Williamson
      Published
      Feb 2021
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
      Pages
      32
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      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.

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Characters & Occupations

      Animals

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Picture Books

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      First Edition Feb 2021 Random House (Australia) ISBN13 9781760898793 ISBN10 1760898791
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