REVIEW: IT’S NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDER’S DAY!

​Let’s extend a big thank you to all the first responders who risk their own lives to help protect and save ours. I have a soft spot for picture books featuring fire fighters because my dad was a volunteer firefighter for my hometown for over 30 years, so when I saw this book, I knew it was going to be a winner:

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​TITLE: FIRE CHIEF FRAN

AUTHOR: Linda Ashman

ILLUSTRATOR: Nancy Carpenter

PUBLISHER: Astra Young Readers/2022

OPENING LINES: 
Fire Chief Fran meets with her crew.
It’s a new shift—there’s so much to do!
 
The trucks are inspected above and below.
The tools and equipment are ready to go.

Then…

lights begin flashing, and—CLANG—the bells blast.
The leap into action—they need to move FAST!

This fictionalized story about Fire Chief Fran shares a day-in-a-life look of a firefighter. Ashman’s rollicking rhyme make this a fun, engaging read, while simultaneously informing the reader of actual scenarios firefighters might encounter. The book includes back matter with supplemental facts and tips on what it takes to be a firefighter. Carpenter’s vibrant, expressive illustrations are energetic and delightful, a perfect match for this lively story. Readers who love fire trucks, dogs, bells, and fire poles are sure to love this book and request it on repeat!
 
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