A little fire engine reports for his first day on the job before several emergencies summon away the larger and faster vehicles, leaving him the only one available to help when a fire breaks out in the middle of town. Illustrations.
It is Flash's first day on the job as a fire engine, but every time he tries to pitch in, he is either too little or too late to help, until a fire erupts in the middle of town and he is the only one who can reach it.
Even though he is eager to help, a little fire engine ends up being too little or too late to pitch in during an emergency--until a snowstorm puts him in the right place at the right time.
It's Flash's first day on the job as a little fire engine'and it's going to be a busy one! But Flash is ready to jump into action and save the day. The only problem is, every time Flash tries to pitch in, he is either too little or too late to help out. What if no one needs him? When a fire erupts in the middle of town, it looks like Flash might be the only one available to help. Does he have what it takes to save the day?
Recenzijos
Calvert deftly finds a new way to introduce kids to different kinds of firefighting vehiclessure to slip in effortlessly with other firetruck books. Kirkus Reviews
Children will enjoy guessing where Flash is headed next, pointing out each type of vehicle, and discussing how the little engine feels. A story about never giving up, Calverts latest is well-suited for large picture book collections. School Library Journal
Pam Calvert is an award-winning childrens book author. Her books include the Princess Peepers series, illustrated by Tuesday Mourning; more recently, Brianna Bright, Ballerina Knight, illustrated by Liana Hee; and other titles. Formerly a science teacher as well as a writing instructor and coach, she speaks to thousands of children every year. When shes not speaking or writing, you can find her having fun with her family in Texas. Learn more about her online at www.pamcalvert.com.
About the Illustrator
Jen Taylor is an illustrator and arts-and-crafts enthusiast born and raised in New Jersey. She attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she majored in illustration and animation. She is the illustrator of the Brave Little Camper series as well as the picture book Ninja Camp, written by Sue Fliess. She previously worked in animation on such shows as Sid the Science Kid and MAD. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and their corgi, Rocket. Learn more about her online at www.jentaylor.net.
