Author(s): Helen Taylor

PICTURE BOOKS

Emu Can't Fly ...but we can all do something well. Egret is a beautiful white bird who is both vain and rude. His friends get tired of his boasting especially when he loudly proclaims that Emu can't Fly. They travel to see the wise old owl who reminds them that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Duck can swim under water, Pelican is able to soar up high, Swallow is not afraid of humans, Honeyeater can sing and, of course, Emu can run. Now read the story to find out why Egret isn't so perfect after all.