The Firefighters
Age 3+
Picture Storybooks
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!
Creators
Sue Whiting worked as a primary school teacher until she turned to writing. Her first book, Mistie's Magic, was published in 2000. She has now written more than fifty children's books and works as an editor. She lives with her two children and husband in a small coastal village south of Sydney.
Donna Rawlins was born in Sunshine, Australia, but now lives in Sydney. She came to children's book illustration from a background in the print and publishing industries where she worked as a darkroom operator, graphic designer, silkscreen and offset printer, book designer and editor.
Reviews
From its appealing cover onwards this book is a treasure trove of delights.
Bookseller+Publisher
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
Highly recommended for both enjoyment and instruction.
Magpies