Elliot's Fire Truck
illustrated by Andrea Beck
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- Age:
- 3 to 5
- Grade:
- p to k
- Reading age:
- 3 to 5
- Commended, CCBC Best Books
Elliot Moose is on the loose once more. As he jumps aboard his bright red fire truck and takes off to the next rescue, he feels courageous. All his friends want to ride on the truck and be firefighters too. Nobody wants to be rescued. One by one, Elliot's friends climb aboard until there is no more room on the truck. When suddenly they all need a rescue for real, it is his two youngest and smallest friends who save the day. This lively new addition to the Elliot Moose series is a charming tale of friendship and fair play.
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Elliot Moose jumped aboard his bright red fire truck. "Fire Chief Elliot to the rescue!" he yelled. He cranked up the siren, strapped on his helmet, and with a mighty push he rolled into the hall.
Today Elliot was a firefighter, and he felt courageous!
"Soft colored-pencil illustrations on a white background beautifully tell this story of toy animals playing firemen...[A] charming story most preschoolers would enjoy."
"This lively addition to the beloved Elliot Moose series depicts Elliot and his friends in full action mode. Andrea Beck's colourful illustrations evoke the imagined outside world."
"Offers a gentle message about fair play...Beck's soft and fluffy illustrations temper the story's drama."
"Beautifully written and illustrated, Elliot's Fire Truck will keep young readers engaged from start to finish."
"A good book for teachers to use to help teach friendship and working together."
"A feel-good tale with a happy ending...A sweet tale with an important message of inclusion and fair play. Recommended."
