Hamsters Don't Fight Fires!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Hamsters Don't Fight Fires!

Written by Andrew Root · Illustrated by Jessica Olien

A tiny hamster dreams of becoming a firefighter despite his size.

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Hugo, a spirited hamster, dreams of fighting fires. Though small, he’s determined to prove that size doesn’t limit bravery. Can Hugo overcome his fears and achieve his fiery ambition?

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Meet Hugo, a tiny hamster with huge personality, who dreams of becoming a firefighter! Andrew Root’s debut is a sweet, funny tale for the youngest readers, who know that being little can be the biggest advantage of all. With fun-filled illustrations from Jessica Olien, author/artist of The Blobfish Book, Shark Detective!, and Adrift, Hugo proves once and for all that great things come in small packages. For Hugo isn’t just a hamster. He’s also a great cook, a fast runner, a slow eater, and a fantastic dancer. However, what Hugo wants most of all is to be a firefighter. And even though Hugo worries that he’s too small to fight fires, he learns that just because something is difficult, it doesn’t mean he won’t try his hardest to achieve his dream. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri and Dream Big Little Pig by Kristi Yamaguchi and Tim Bowers.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about firefightersBooks about animalsBooks about hard workBooks about jobs and careersBooks about being different
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Published
September 12, 2017
Publisher
HarperCollins
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062452948

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