The Firefighters

The Firefighters

A lively picture book about firefighters --imaginary and real!

Jack, Mia, the narrator and their teacher, Mrs Iverson, are pretending to be firefighters and zoom through the playground in their pretend fire engines. Just when they think their adventure is over, a real fire engine with real firefighters on board arrives for a surprise visit!

· Illustrated by talented multi award-winning illustrator Donna Rawlins, who illustrated the Australian classic "My Place".

· International Firefighter's Day is 4th May.

About the author
After developing a passion for children's literature as a primary school teacher, Sue Whiting now works full time in the field she loves, dividing her time between working as a children's book editor and writing stories for young people.

About the illustrator
Donna Rawlins was born in Melbourne, Australia. She has worked in Publishing (in house and freelance) as a designer, editor, illustrator and writer since 1979 and has taught (part-time) illustration and graphic design in tertiary and TAFE since 1983.

Review
"From its appealing cover onwards this book is a treasure trove of delights" Junior Bookseller+Publisher

An enchanting story with vivid colourful illustrations on role playing & the real dangers of fires.

The Firefighters
Walker Books Australia
Author: Sue Whiting
Illustrator: Donna Rawlins
ISBN: 9781921150296
RRP: $27.95