Going to the Firehouse
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Going to the Firehouse

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter I Can Read series

A child visits a firehouse and learns about firefighting.

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32 pages· 274 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Little Critter and his classmates embark on an exciting trip to the firehouse. With boots and jacket on, he's eager to assist Fireman Joe. As alarms ring and hoses spray, Little Critter learns essential firefighting skills, dreaming of earning his own helmet. Will he master the art of stopping, dropping, and rolling? Join this delightful adventure perfect for young readers ready to explore the world of firefighting.

From the publisher

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter(R) as he visits the firehouse!Whoosh! goes the water hose. Ooo! Eee! Ooo! goes the siren. Ding! Ding! goes the fire alarm.Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the firehouse! Little Critter puts on his boots and jacket–now he’s ready to help Fireman Joe. After checking the hose and ladder, Little Critter is ready for a fireman’s helmet of his own. Join Little Critter as he learns to stop, drop, and roll with Fireman Joe! Little Critter: Going to the Firehouse is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
274
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
310L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about jobs and careersBooks about firefightersBooks about fire trucksBooks about fire safety
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.1
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
127095
Publication
Published
June 24, 2008
First published
November 20, 2012
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060835453

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