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May 2018
6m 10s

Sounds Like Australia Ep4: Elena Emu and...

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Kirra wakes up early in the deep bush and uses bird calls to find her way the top of the mountain where she meets Elena Emu who will show her the way to the Sydney Opera House. In this episode, children can march through the bush, and learn how the flute and the piccolo make warbly bird sounds. 
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