At the Firehouse (A Tinyville Town Book)

Name: At the Firehouse (A Tinyville Town Book)
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419731518
Price: 15.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

By Brian Biggs

Series: Tinyville Town

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Summary

At the Firehouse is a charming children's book that introduces readers to the bustling activities of a fire station. The story takes young readers through a day in the life of the Tinyville Town firefighters as they prepare for, and respond to, a call for help. It offers a fun and educational glimpse into the teamwork and dedication involved in protecting the community.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're fascinated by the everyday heroes in our communities, this delightful story set in a vibrant town focused on fire station life is perfect for young readers. It combines engaging illustrations with an exciting narrative about teamwork and bravery, making it a fun and educational read for children who enjoy stories about firefighters and their adventures.

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This celebration of community helpers invites readers to join Dexter and Firefighter Charlie on a guided tour of the Tinyville Town firehouse. See where the firefighters store their gear, where they eat and rest, and find out what happens when the alarm rings! Full color.

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In Tinyville Town: At the Firehouse, join Dexter and Firefighter Charlie on a guided tour of the Tinyville Town firehouse.

See where the firefighters store their gear, where they eat and rest, and find out what happens when the alarm rings!

Series: Tinyville Town

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At the Firehouse (A Tinyville Town Book)

In Tinyville Town: At the Firehouse, join Dexter and Firefighter Charlie on a guided tour of the Tinyville Town firehouse. See where the firefighters store their gear, where they eat and rest, and find out what happens when the alarm rings!

By Brian Biggs

Hardback

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

At the Firehouse by Brian Biggs is praised for its engaging illustrations and simple narrative, ideal for young readers. It effectively introduces the daily life of firefighters in a manner that is both educational and entertaining. Reviewers appreciate its ability to capture children's imaginations while imparting practical information about a day in the life at a fire station.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419731518

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Illustration: full-colour illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 22

Collections

Brian Biggs Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Tinyville Town Young Adult

About the Author

Brian Biggs is the creator of the Everything Goes picture-book series and has collaborated on a number of projects, including Jon Scieszka’s bestselling Frank Einstein series. He lives in Philadelphia. Visit him at mrbiggs.com.

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