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Fire Truck


No. of pages 28

Published: 2004

Great for age 0-10 years

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"Fire Truck" by Peter Sis takes young readers on a vibrant journey through the world of firefighting. The story introduces children to a brave fire truck and its dedicated crew as they respond to emergencies, showcasing their teamwork and courage. The narrative is filled with colorful illustrations that capture the excitement and action of a fire station. As the fire truck races through the city, children learn about fire safety and the importance of quick thinking in emergencies. With whimsical visuals and engaging storytelling, "Fire Truck" instills a sense of adventure and respect for firefighters in young minds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-1st grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

There are 28 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Greenwillow Books .

Peter Ss is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and attended the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague and the Royal College of Art in London. Peter is a seven-time winner of The New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a two-time Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree, and has won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal twice. Peter's books, Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei, Tibet through the Red Box, and The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain were all named Caldecott Honor books by the American Library Association. The Wall was also awarded the Robert F. Sibert Medal. In addition, Peter Ss is the first childrens book illustrator to win the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. He was chosen to deliver the 2012 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture for the Association for Library Service to Children. Peter won the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is considered the most prestigious in international children's literature, given biennially by the International Board on Books for Young People. Peter Ss lives in the New York City area with his wife and children.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Booksellers' Choice Award - Babies & Toddlers
This book was recognised in the Babies & Toddlers category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.