Review by Booklist Review
The creators of Digger Man (2003) convey a boy's admiration of firefighters and his love for his younger brother. Playing with his toy fire engine, the boy imagines himself a real fire engine man, who helps extinguish fires and has meals with the diverse crew at the station. In each scenario, his brother plays an important part, perhaps someday becoming a fire engine man, too. Vibrant, detailed, child-friendly art, along with the boy's simple narration, highlights firefighter duties, safety, and a caring sibling relationship. The actual playtime activities and the fantasies are differentiated through tense and illustration. For example, I love fire engines shows boy and brother in firefighter hats, with toy engines; I will drive my own big fire engine portrays the boys in black hats and full protective gear beside a full-size rig. An upbeat, affectionate book that will delight firefighter aficionados and big (and little) brothers while illustrating how toys can encourage imaginations--and real heroes can inspire children. --Shelle Rosenfeld Copyright 2007 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-The brothers from Digger Man (Holt, 2003) are back, this time imagining the job and equipment of firefighters. The same colorful acrylic illustrations greet readers, and have enough detail to interest yet not overwhelm them. The text moves at a brisk pace as the narrator describes important tasks: "I will hook up my hose. I will help the other firefighters fight the fire." The child again warmly includes his younger brother in his plans. Fans of the earlier title and other transportation stories will love this one.-Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
A little boy plays with his baby brother and fantasizes about life ""when I am a fire engine man."" Acrylic illustrations in primary and secondary colors show the boy driving a fire truck and extinguishing a blaze alongside his adult colleagues. The subtext--a proud big brother trying to impress the little one--is subtly incorporated throughout. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Proclaiming right off, "I love Fire Engines," a rosy-cheeked tot reveals the details of his fireman aspirations. He happily describes the gear he will wear and the truck with flashing lights that he will drive. He touts his ability to hook up the hose and douse the flames. Back at the fire station, he will do his share of clean-up and snack-preparation. Where supply meets demand, there exist legions of fire-engine books for toddlers. The cozy relationship between siblings is the main element that sets this one apart. The boy often pauses to include his baby brother in his musings on the future. For example, he mentions that his brother could visit him at the station, and offers up his bunk for naps. In creamy colors, the cheery paints depict sturdy firefighters and proud engines. By story's end, the siblings are playing together with a toy fire truck, while the older boy dreams of their mutual future. Joining Digger Man (2003), this pint-sized career guide will kindle young imaginations. (Picture book. 2-5) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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