Fire Chief Fran
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
ALSC Notable Children's Book • Kirkus Reviews Best Book
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Perfect for fans of firefighters and fire trucks, this energetic rhyming picture book shows how a fire chief and her crew keep their community safe.
. . . lights begin flashing,
and—CLANG!—the bells blast.
They leap into action—
they need to move FAST!
If a puppy is in danger or a café is on fire, Fire Chief Fran is ready to help! Featuring a strong female role model, a huge fire truck, and an action-packed story, this read-aloud is a dynamic introduction to a day in the life of a firefighter. Follow along as Fire Chief Fran and her team respond not only to fires, but also to injuries, blocked roads, and more. With an irresistible rhyming text, acclaimed author Linda Ashman celebrates the many ways that firefighters help their communities. The book concludes with an author’s note that is packed with further fascinating information about firefighters, their equipment, their fire trucks, their training, and more.
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Fire Chief Fran leads a crew of firefighters, and a trusty firehouse dog, through a busy shift of wide-ranging calls, linked by Ashman's rousing, rhyming refrain: "Lights begin flashing, and—CLANG!—the bells blast./ They leap into action—/ they need to move FAST!" A kinetic early spread captures this speedy response, as the entire crew, portrayed with varying skin tones and dressed in bright yellow turnout gear, climbs aboard the fire truck, while one more crew member slides down the fire station pole. Back at the firehouse, Fran, shown with brown skin, runs a tight ship—supervising equipment maintenance, putting the firefighters through fitness and disaster drills—but also takes pleasure in seeing the crew get some well-deserved downtime. Carpenter's striking, digitally finished acrylic art combines a primary-colors palette with tissue-paper texturing; the predominantly double-page, single-plane images vividly convey a sense of space—whether a firehouse kitchen or a rain-drenched street bisected by a fallen tree—as well as the efficient collaboration of a tight-knit team. Together with its detailed, q&a-style afterword, it's a first-rate portrayal of first responders. Ages 4–8.
