The Too Little Fire Engine
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1950

The Too Little Fire Engine

Written & illustrated by Jane Flory

Part of the G&D Vintage series

A small fire engine finds its purpose in tackling little problems.

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24 pages
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In a world of towering flames, a little red fire engine dreams of big heroics. But when faced with towering infernos, it discovers its true calling in handling the small fires others overlook. Can this tiny engine prove that even the smallest can make a big difference? Join the journey of self-discovery and see how small acts of bravery can shine brightly.

From the publisher

Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G+D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations.

The little red fire engine wants a big job—but he’s quite little! After putting out small sparks at a big fire and stopping flames in a wastebasket, he realizes that he’s perfectly suited to solve little problems of all kinds.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD590L
Themes & topics
Books about trucksBooks about problem solvingBooks about firefightersBooks about friendshipBooks about toys, dolls and puppets
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 5, 2015
First published
January 1, 1950
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448482170

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