Firefighters to the Rescue
PreSchool-Grade 1-A rhythmic text and painterly details provide a glimpse into the life of firefighters from the everyday household chores and practical jokes around the station to the rush to a fire scene and the rescue of a pet. While the rhythm is somewhat uneven, it propels the story along. Davis's colorful illustrations show the firefighters going about their jobs in a confident and unassuming manner. Cars from the 1950s, a Roy Rogers movie playing at the theater, and women wearing hats give the book a nostalgic feel. While the title adopts the modern, gender-neutral "firefighters," the small-town period setting explains the absence of females among them. However, there is a nod toward ethnic diversity in the faces of the men. Young children fascinated with the heroic work of these civil servants will enjoy this book.-Kathleen Meulen, Blakely Elementary School, Bainbridge Island, WACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.