Synopses & Reviews
The children in this kindergarten class know what to do when there's a fire drill. They put down their toys and get in line. They file out of the building, slowly and calmly. They listen to the teacher. And when the teacher says Okay the children know everything is safe. Back they go to their classroom to learn and play.
Bouncy and bright, this simple rhyming text guides youngsters through all the steps of a fire drill.
'Simple done well' sums up this exploration of a near-universal childhood experience...Every classroom should start the year off with this one. --Kirkus Reviews
Simple rhyming text paired with colorful, upbeat art offer children an accessible overview of general fire drill rules...Appealing, cheerful illustrations in elemental shapes and colors and vibrant patterns portray the multicultural group and familiar school settings. --Booklist
Review
“Every classroom should start the year off with this one.” --Kirkus Reviews
"Appealing, cheerful illustrations in elemental shapes and colors and vibrant patterns portray the multicultural group and familiar school settings.” --Booklist
Synopsis
The children in this kindergarten class know what to do when there's a fire drill. They put down their toys and get in line. They file out of the building, slowly and calmly. They listen to the teacher. And when the teacher says “Okay!” the children know everything is safe. Back they go to their classroom to learn and play.
Bouncy and bright, this simple rhyming text guides youngsters through all the steps of a fire drill.Fire Drill is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
About the Author
Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender are a husband and wife writing team and the authors of several books for children. They live in Massachusetts with their two children.
www.JacobsandSwender.com.
Huy Voun Lee has written and illustrated several books for children including In the Snow and most recently Honk, Honk, Goose! by April Sayre. She lives with her husband in New York City.
www.huyvounlee.com