The Fire Station by Robert Munsch is my pick for this week’s Perfect Picture Book Friday, hosted by Susanna Hill.
Title: The Fire Station
Author: Robert Munsch
Illustrator: Michael Martchenko
Publisher: Firefly Books (Canada), Annick Press (US), 1983
Theme: Fire trucks, humour
Synopsis (from Indigo): “What child wouldn’t love to go for a ride on a fire truck? In this all-time favorite, two kids visit a fire station. While they are exploring a fire truck, an alarm sounds, and away they go to the rescue! In his inimitable way, Munsch turns the story into a hilarious romp that ends with the kids in the bath after helping to battle a fire that turned them all kinds of crazy colors.”
Opening:
Michael and Sheila were walking down the street. As they passed the fire station, Sheila said, ‘Michael, let’s go ride a fire truck.’
Why I Like This Book: We just spent all week learning about fire safety, a valuable and serious topic. What better way to cap off the lessons than with a Robert Munsch story? This story doesn’t deal with fire safety; it’s all about being naughty and having fun. Kids love this book! It is full of colour, energy and a delightful cheekiness!
Links to Resources:
1. You can find a whole bunch of fire safety activities in a previous post.
2. There’s a super cute you tube video/song for 3 to 6 year olds:
3. Here’s another cool clip of different kinds of fire vehicles:
If you have some great fire safety sites to share, I’d love for you to list them in your comments. Thanks!
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Great, two selections for Fire Prevention week. This looks like a book kids would have great fun exploring. Who doesn't like a fire station and big trucks. Nice choice – nothing wrong with fun!!
Looks a colorful,fun story. Will have to check it out. Thanks.
Fun is always good 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Darshana!
I don't see my name up there, but congrats to all your winners!❀ TammyForever in First
Robert Munsch is a crowd pleaser every time.sandirubberboots and elf shoes
I love Munsch books!
Hopefully next time, Tammy 🙂
He's one of MY favourites 🙂
Thanks for the link and I'm so happy you love Traci's planner. It looks pretty awesome!
We are doing Safety later this term, so thanks for sharing! I will be bookmarking this to use when the time comes!! Happy weekend to you Barbara :)TinaGood Morning Mrs Rubie
Thanks, Tina. You too!
Thank you so much for having your great giveaway! I am so excited I won the Spinerama Math set! The Reading Teacher has already sent it to me. Thanks again!kellybrown28021@gmail.com
You're welcome, Kelly! Thanks for entering the giveaway!
I've never seen the Fire Station book before. That will be a good one to add to my collection. Thanks, Barb!ChrissyFirst Grade Found Me
This is a new Robert Munsch book to me. I like it. Thanks for sharing.Petersons-Pad