The Fire Station
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Chapter Book · Ages 2–5 · 1982 · Est. 6 min read

The Fire Station

Written by Robert Munsch · Illustrated by Michael Martchenko

Two kids sneak onto a fire truck and end up on a colorful rescue mission.

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24 pages· 307 words· Est. 6 min read· AD500L
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Bookroo's summary

Sheila and Michael's curiosity leads them into a fire truck, but when the alarm rings, they're off on an unexpected adventure. As they help battle a blaze, things get hilariously messy, leaving them covered in wild colors. Will they make it back without getting caught? This playful tale of mischief and bravery will captivate young readers.

From the publisher

Bestselling Munsch classic now available as a board book. 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. Now available with a simplified, revised text in a toddler-friendly board book edition, this story will delight very young children discovering it for the first time.

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
307
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
July 31, 2012
First published
January 1, 1982
Publisher
Annick Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554514236

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