The Firefighters

Big Book

By: Sue Whiting, Donna Rawlins (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 1 April 2010

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a Big book edition, giant-sized, for reading to class groups. It is not the standard size edition.

Product Description

Now in Big Book! A lively picture book about firefighters - imaginary and real!

Jack, Mia, the narrator and their teacher, Mrs Iverson, are pretending to be firefighters. They zoom through the playground in their pretend fire engines and save the imaginary Lulu s Ice creamery from destruction. Just when they think their adventure is over, a real fire engine with real firefighters on board arrives for a surprise visit.

About the Author

After developing a passion for children s literature as a primary school teacher, Sue Whiting now works full time in the field she loves, dividing her time between working as a children's book editor and writing stories for young people. Sue has had almost sixty children's books published, ranging from rhyming romping verse for the very young to novels for pre-teens.

About the Illustrator

Donna Rawlins was born in Melbourne Australia. She has worked in Publishing (in house and freelance) as a designer, editor, illustrator and writer since 1979 and has taught (part-time) illustration and graphic design in tertiary and TAFE since 1983. Donna tours and lectures regularly in Australia and internationally, running workshops for students, teachers, librarians and is actively involved in voluntary work dedicated to children s literature and early childhood intervention for children with special needs.

Industry Reviews

From its appealing cover onwards this book is a treasure trove of delights -- tbc * Bookseller+Publisher *
Highly recommended for both enjoyment and instruction -- tbc * Magpies *
is the sort of book that will have parents saying EE-ORRR! EEE-ORRR! In their sleep! * The Courier Mail *
Sue Whiting gives a familiar theme a fresh treatent in "The Firefighters" and her energetic, fast-paced text is well complemented by Donna Rawlins' vibrant illustrations. * The Sound Telegraph *
This is a great read-aloud with sound effects and dialogue that invite dramatisation. * Otago Daily Times *

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