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The Firefighters

By Sue Whiting
Illustrated by Donna Rawlins

A lively picture book about firefighters --imaginary and real!

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

  • Illustrated by talented multi award-winning illustrator Donna Rawlins, who illustrated the Australian classic "My Place".
  • International Firefighter's Day is 4th May.

ISBN: 9781921150296
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Distributor: TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding: Hardback
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Dimensions: 230 x 270mm, 32pp
Stock Status: Frontlist Title
Australian RRP: $27.95
New Zealand RRP: $29.99
Stock Level: In Stock

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.

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.

"From its appealing cover onwards this book is a treasure trove of delights" Junior Bookseller+Publisher

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