Fire Engine No. 9

by Mike Austin

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Follows a fire engine and its crew through a very busy day, using mainly sound words.

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Genre
Picture books for children
Storyline
Action-packed
Tone
Noisy
Writing Style
Thoughtful
Wordplay-filled
Illustration
Colorful
Subject
Fire engines
Fire fighters
Fire safety
Fires
Onomatopoeia
Rescues

kmgerbig | May 10, 2023 |

Summary: Lots of big colorful pictures, perfect for little one just learning about the loud and exciting fire engines that drive by with the flashing lights! I know I loved fire engines as a little boy- wish I had had this book to dive into! Lots of short phrases and capitalized words that highlight excitement and are good for young readers to focus on.

Personal commentary / reflection: This would be a great book for a little reader who gets excited about fire trucks and maybe wants to be a firefighter when they grow up! Easy single word pages to focus on, with great colorful pictures. Perfect book for a little preschool class! (

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JeffBunte | Jun 5, 2017 |

Pair with "Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck"

rarewren | Jan 27, 2017 |

Minimal words (Brrrriiing! Brrriiing! Weooo!Weooo! Honk!), bright colors, and a sense of speed and urgency make this one a good choice for story time with very young listeners. In a nod to current trends, the burned out Luigi's Restaurant returns in the end as Luigi's on Wheels - a food truck! (

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shelf-employed | Oct 5, 2015 |

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Awards

A Baker's Dozen: The Best Children's Books for Family Literacy (2016)

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Booklist Top of the List: Best of Editors' Choice (Youth Picture Book – 2015)

Notable Lists

The Best Children's Books of the Year (Under Five – 2016)

Book Links Lasting Connections (2015)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (2015)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (Up to Seven – 2016)

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Picture Books – 2015)

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Told almost entirely in sound words, this day-in-the-life look at firefighters and their fire truck will appeal to the youngest vehicle enthusiasts and to parents with a penchant for exuberant read-aloud sessions. With art reminiscent of Donald Crews’s transportation books, Mike Austin evokes the excitement of a 911 call as we follow firefighters sliding down the fire pole, racing through town, and up the ladder truck. Includes fire safety tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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