Books about Firefighters
Award winning
The Little Fire Truck
Margery Cuyler, Bob Kolar, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventures reinforce teamwork values.
Bright, vivid illustrations capture children's attention.
Simple text perfect for beginning readers.
Encourages empathy and helping others.
The Little Fire Truck
Margery Cuyler, Bob Kolar, 2017
Award winning
Good Night Fire Engines
Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper, Joe Veno, 2016
20 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure with vibrant fire engine characters.
Enhances knowledge about firefighters' heroic duties.
Supports vocabulary expansion in young readers.
Ideal for bedtime storytelling; strengthens parent-child bond.
Good Night Fire Engines
Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper, Joe Veno, 2016
Award winning
Curious George and the Firefighters/Jorge el curioso y los bomberos: Bilingual English-Spanish
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey, Anna Grossnickle Hines, 1940
24 pages
Why to read
Bilingual text enriches language development.
Encourages curiosity and learning about community helpers.
Supports bilingualism in early childhood education.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Curious George and the Firefighters/Jorge el curioso y los bomberos: Bilingual English-Spanish
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey, Anna Grossnickle Hines, 1940
Award winning
Scarlett the Cat to the Rescue: Fire Hero (Animal Heroes)
Nancy Loewen, Kristin Caraan Sorra, Kristin Sorra, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires bravery through Scarlett's courageous actions.
Highlights importance of teamwork in crisis situations.
Engages young readers with vivid, action-packed storytelling.
Encourages empathy and heroism in everyday life.
Scarlett the Cat to the Rescue: Fire Hero (Animal Heroes)
Nancy Loewen, Kristin Caraan Sorra, Kristin Sorra, 2014
Award winning
Flashing Fire Engines
Tony Mitton, Ant Parker, 1998
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhyme scheme ignites children's interest in reading.
Introduces basic firefighting concepts, enhancing knowledge and vocabulary.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages curiosity about community helpers and their roles.
Flashing Fire Engines
Tony Mitton, Ant Parker, 1998
The Great Fire: A City in Flames (National Archives)
Ann Turnbull, 2013
93 pages
Why to read
Vividly illustrates historical event of London's Great Fire.
Enhances historical knowledge and awareness in young readers.
Encourages engagement through captivating storytelling.
Supports development of critical thinking and empathy.
The Great Fire: A City in Flames (National Archives)
Ann Turnbull, 2013
Award winning
The Fire Cat
Esther Averill, 1960
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through character development and relationships.
Enhances reading skills with manageable language and structure.
Inspires confidence and resilience through overcoming obstacles.
Delightful illustrations complement and enrich the narrative.
The Fire Cat
Esther Averill, 1960
Award winning
John Blair and the Great Hinckley Fire
Josephine Nobisso, Joi Nobisso, Ted Rose, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating historical adventure enriches children's understanding.
Inspires resilience through compelling, real-life heroism.
Enhances empathy and awareness of historical events.
Engages young readers with dynamic, vivid storytelling.
