Fire Engine Man (Digger Man, 2) - Hardcover

Zimmerman, Andrea; Clemesha, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 080507905X ISBN 13: 9780805079050

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007

Synopsis

Calling all preschoolers―grab a hose and ladder―it's time to put out fires!

Alarm rings. Lights flash. Sirens sound―FIRE!

Here comes the fire engine man. Dressed from head to toe in special gear, he drives his trusty fire truck to the scene and puts the fire out. It's all in a day's work for this brave firefighter.

Told in simple words from a little boy's point of view, this action-packed picture book celebrates a child's world of adventure.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha are married and have created several children's books together, including Digger Man and Trashy Town, an ALA Notable Book. Zimmerman was born in Ohio and grew up in New York, Utah and California. When she was young, she loved exploring nature, reading comic books, and riding her horse. She studied fine arts for children in college, then later went back to school at UCLA and became a dentist. Clemesha grew up in England and moved to the United States when he was 16. He always loved playing tennis, drawing and reading. He studied English in college and became an elementary school teacher. Zimmerman and Clemesha live in San Diego, California, with their three sons.

Review:

“In creamy colors, the cheery paints depict sturdy firefighters and proud engines.... this pint-sized career guide will kindle young imaginations.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Zimmerman and Clemesha present a warm, friendly story.... Bright, cheerful pictures will engage young readers.” ―Children's Literature

“Fans of ... transportation stories will love this one.” ―School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 080507905X
• ISBN 13: 9780805079050
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Zimmerman Andrea, Clemesha David