The Story of Karrawingi the Emu facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Leslie Rees |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | John Sands |
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Publication date
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1946 |
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| Pages | 43pp |
| Preceded by | Gecko : The Lizard Who Lost His Tail |
| Followed by | Digit Dick and the Tasmanian Devil |
The Story of Karrawingi the Emu is an exciting children's book from 1946. It was written by Australian author Leslie Rees. Walter Cunningham created the amazing pictures for the book. This story even won a special award for children's books!
Meet Karrawingi the Emu
This book takes you on a journey through the life of Karrawingi. He is a proud and fast Australian emu. The story is full of action and adventure. It shows how important speed is to an emu's life. You will learn about the challenges Karrawingi faces.
Awards and Recognition
- 1946 - winner Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers
The Story of Karrawingi the Emu won a big award in 1946. It was named the winner of the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers. This award celebrates the best books for older children in Australia. It means the book was recognized as a top story for young readers.
