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The Emu Family follows a family of emu who decide to spend the day at the beach and encounter unexpected situations and adventures. What was the inspiration for your story?
I live in Australia and I love animals. I write stories that are easy to connect to and that children will love. As a therapist who knows the importance of nurturing kids with positive outlooks, I write stories that inspire children to live their best lives and live confidently. I want them to know what is truly important in life; friendship, fun, and connection.
Life can be negative sometimes, unlike when I was young. Kids were allowed to be kids and explore in the trees, get dirty, and use their imagination, nowadays kids have a completely different way of living. I want to help children see the world in a fun light. To know there is positivity, and they can always find a good positive outcome from most situations, especially with the right support around them.
As a therapist, I have seen many adults in my therapy room not knowing or understanding the basic values of connection. This could have been taught in childhood so those kids grow into healthy adults. My wish is that my books do this for children.
What made you decide to write this children’s book series around emu? What is about them that makes them perfect for children’s stories?
It starts off with emus but they quickly introduce their friends. Snap the crocodile, Kiki the koala, Kanga Blue, and Rooby Red the kangaroos, and Kira the kookaburra. These animals are not typical animals, they are fun, colourful, wear clothes and hats, and sing and dance. These animals love to express themselves in a fun way. Together they make up a group of (unlikely) friends who support each other through so many of life’s ups and downs. Kids love animals and love to learn, so I thought I would write a fun series while planting some seeds of positivity into their lives too.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Together with their friends, The Emu Family teaches children wonderful concepts like the power of friendship, the importance of community, meditation, self-love, growing food, healthy living, dental hygiene, and so much more. It is important that each book gives a child a good takeaway message so that they can use it in life to make their experience a more positive one.
When will book 2 be available? Can you give us an idea of what adventures readers will go on with the Emu family?
Book 2 will be available in November 2023. This book is about Kira the kookaburra; the story is about her hat collection, but the underlying story is a journey to her finding self-love. Her friends join her and encourage her on her journey. I have written several of the books in the series, and they are all stories to inspire kids to live a healthier, happier life. I have started on the artwork for the second series with more animal characters from London! It’s very exciting!
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The Emu Family & Friends series teaches children wonderful things like:
The Importance Of Community
The Power Of Friendship
The Importance Of Family
Growing Food
Healthy Eating
Exercise, etc.
This series of books is designed to bring fun and positivity to the reader and also teach them healthy ways of living in this world.
It is also designed to encourage communication between the parent and the child. And maybe even some fun projects to work on together.
This is the first book in a series of adventures.
The Emu Family
In The Emu Family, we follow the adventures of three cheerful emus—Eddie the dad, Emily the mum, and their son, Eric. Each emu has their favorite activity, and when they decide to spend a day at the beach, it promises to be perfect. However, unexpected events threaten to spoil their outing. Can a newfound friend come to their rescue, or is their family day doomed? Together, the Emu family embarks on a journey of friendship, family bonds, and discovering new ways to have fun.
Sharon White’s tale is an endearing Australian adventure featuring the unique fauna of the region, with a focus on the wonderful emus. The illustrations, a delightful blend of digital and traditional art, infuse the story with childhood magic. Ideal for young readers, the story employs straightforward vocabulary while introducing a few new words. The pacing is spot-on, offering plenty of adventure without overwhelming young minds. Kira the Kookaburra’s many hats add a whimsical touch, and it’s evident that love and care were poured into every page of this joyful emu family journey. Above all, this story highlights the significance of friendship and facing challenges together. Readers of all ages can appreciate this sunny narrative of a family beach day that concludes on a heartwarming note.
The Emu Family by Sharon White is a heartfelt story with charming illustrations and a positive message for children. Whether read aloud or independently, this delightful tale of an endearing emu family is sure to captivate readers of all ages with its unreserved whimsy and delight.
Pages: 80 | ASIN : B0DB8LFTDT
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