Katy applies what she has learned to overcome her fears and make the right decisions. Not long ago, a newspaper advertisement made me aware of just how terrifying a firefighter in full protective gear can be to a small child. Until then, I had never realized how scary I looked and sounded. I thought that if I were a child, frightened by smoke and fire, the last person I would trust would be a faceless monster, breathing like a nightmare creature. Approximately 1,200 children die in fires in their homes each year.
Education is the key.
By sharing this book with your children, you will motivate them to listen carefully when fire safety is addressed at school. As a teaching tool, it s a story that can be shared in reading circles by teachers and librarians and used to foster class discussions. Not only does it teach the basics of fire safety, which are highlighted in a list of Fire Facts at the end of the story, but it does so in an engaging and compelling way. A great story line which brings the young reader into the reality of a fire situation. The author takes you on a fascinating journey with great characters and intriguing illustrations and in a most delicate manner, educated the reader on how to survive a fire.