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Children's Fiction Cars & Trucks

Little Buck the Fire Truck

by (author) Jacqui Jorgeson

illustrated by Elita Elkana Elkana

Publisher
Di Angelo Publications
Initial publish date
Sep 2023
Category
Cars & Trucks, General, Stories in Verse
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781955690492
    Publish Date
    Sep 2023
    List Price
    $30.95

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Description

This heartwarming children's book introduces Little Buck, a little old fire engine with a big 'ole heart, on a mission to save the day when a wildfire threatens the town.

Prepare for an enchanting journey into the world of bravery, friendship, and resilience with "Little Buck the Fire Truck." When a wildfire starts just outside of town, the fancy new engines race off to answer the call, leaving Little Buck behind at the station. But as the fire grows and the big trucks run out of water, they’ll need backup. Does this little engine have what it takes to save the day in a major way?

Little Buck the Fire Truck is an instant classic that will resonate with all children but may be especially meaningful for those who live in fire-prone areas. Reading and discussing this book with children is a gentle, trauma-informed way to help them understand some of the challenging elements of wildfire, including smoke, sirens, and evacuation, while reassuring them that, in hard times, help is always on the way.

Little Buck the Fire Truck is Living Popups AR (augmented reality) enabled! Learn and laugh with Little Buck and his friends as they spring to life on your phone or tablet. Search for “LP Bookspace” in your App Store to experience Little Buck the Fire Truck in 3D!

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Jacqui Jorgeson is a writer and fourth-generation Californian. She lives in beautiful Sonoma County, which has experienced four major wildfires in the last four years. In the midst of them, she birthed a son, Edsel, and created a nonprofit called Volunteer Fire Foundation. Proceeds from Little Buck the Fire Truck will benefit the foundation, which supports the recruitment, retention, and well-being of volunteer firefighters throughout Northern California.