Chapter 1: Fast Feet
Eddie the Emu was very good at running. He had long, strong legs. When Eddie ran, the dust puffed up behind him. He could run faster than a bicycle! But sometimes, Eddie looked up and sighed.
Chapter 2: The Galahs
High in a tall tree, a group of pink and grey galahs were sitting. They were singing a noisy song. Then, WHOOSH! They all flew off together. They went up, up, up into the blue sky.
Chapter 3: Trying Hard
Eddie looked at his small, fluffy wings. “If they can fly, maybe I can, too!” he thought. He ran to the top of a little hill. He flapped his wings as hard as he could. FLAP! FLAP! FLAP!
Chapter 4: Back on the Ground
Eddie jumped off the hill. He did not go up. He went down! THUMP! He landed softly on his big, webbed feet. He looked at his wings. They were not for flying. They were just for decoration.
Chapter 5: The Best Runner
A kangaroo named Kevin hopped over. “Hello, Eddie! I saw you jump. You are the best runner in the whole bush!” said Kevin. Eddie smiled. “I am a running star!” he agreed. He gave his big wings a proud, little shake. Running was his special power.
Exercise: Put the words in ABC order
Put these three words in alphabetical order:
- _________ (Emu)
- _________ (Fly)
- _________ (Run)