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The Emu Who Ran Through the Sky

SHORTLISTED, 2021 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PREMIER’S BOOK AWARDS, WRITING FOR CHILDREN

Tales from the Bush Mob is a series of books about the Bush Mob, a group of animals who work together to solve problems. The first in the series Willy-willy Wagtail, introduced Willy Wagtail and Gusto the Wind, who save the animals from a bushfire. Each book shares a rich landscape of characters and places, including Lofty the emu, Eagle, Sugar Glider, Bat, Platypus, Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, Echidna, Kangaroo. These stories emphasise the value of respect for First Nations culture and country, as well as the importance of courage, perseverance and wisdom to bind communities together.

The Emu Who Ran Through the Sky is the second book in the series. Lofty, a young emu desperately wants to win a big emu race, but he is slow and clumsy – and his first race ends in disaster! But, Lofty realises there is another way to win the race. He enlists the help of his Bush Mob friends Eagle, Sugar Glider and Bat – who are all excellent fliers – to teach him to fly. But it is Bush Mob’s inventor, Platypus, who designs the Feathery Paraglider that allows Lofty to win the day!

Filled with gorgeous illustrations and exciting tales, this will be a popular book for the whole family.

$24.99

Praise for The Emu Who Ran Through the Sky

"An excellent book for all primary school classrooms."
Educate. Empower

"The stunning illustrations with their deep earthy colours fill up every page of this book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐" 
Good Reading

"Tales from the Bush Mob is a gorgeous series..."
Australian Geographic Explorers

"An ideal family tale to share."
The Herald Sun

Helen Milroy
Helen Milroy is a born storyteller and a talented artist. She is a descendant of the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia, but was born and educated in Perth. Currently Helen is the University of Western Australia...

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