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WEE-OOO-WEE-OOO-WEE-OOO! Here come the Firefighter Duckies!
Frank Dormer is at it again with this quack-out-loud silly story, full of wacky charm and perfect for little duckies of all dispositions.
The Firefighter Duckies are brave and strong . They rescue:
Gorillas in chef hats!
Whales in trees!
Dinosaurs on bicycles!
But when the emergencies requiring their attention become a little overwhelming, the Firefighter Duckies realize that they don't have to be brave and strong to be helpful and kind .
Author Notes
Frank W. Dormer is the author-illustrator of The Sword in the Stove , Firefighter Duckies! , Socksquatch , and The Obstinate Pen . He is also the illustrator of many other books for children, including the Aggie and Ben series for early readers and the middle grade series The Adventures of Jo Schmo. Visit Frank online at FrankWDormer.com.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-The Firefighter Duckies are here to save the day in this witty picture book. Three yellow ducklings with red firefighter hats are introduced on the title page. The refrain, "They are brave. They are strong. They rescue." makes this a natural choice for storytimes and one-on-one reading. The ducks rescue animals caught in silly predicaments, such as a gorilla wearing a chef's hat that is on fire and a whale caught in a toothy tree. Readers will be rolling with laughter by the time the ducks encounter the hairy monsters. The good news is that in addition to being brave and strong, the diminutive firefighters are also kind and helpful. The digital illustrations complement the spare text perfectly. VERDICT A wacky read-aloud choice that preschoolers and beginning readers will request again and again.-Brooke Newberry, La Crosse Public Library, WI © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
In an inspired bit of ultra-dramatic silliness, Dormer (The Sword in the Stove) introduces a trio of steely rescue ducks. They wear enormous red hats and are ready to save the day, no matter how ridiculous the challenge: "They are brave. They are strong. They rescue... whales in trees! They are firefighter duckies!" This repeated litany and its laugh-out-loud variations serve Dormer well (ditto for anyone reading aloud) as the firefighters stop "rampaging" centipedes (who are so cheerful it's unclear whether they know what it means to rampage), straighten out confused alphabet letters, and provide haircuts to shaggy monsters who can't see where they're going. The nonstop action unfolds in distilled spreads that make the most of the far-fetched cast and many improbable disasters-topping the ridiculousness of a whale caught in a tree is the fact that this particular tree has sharp teeth it's using to chomp on the whale. Understandably, the firefighters become a bit overwhelmed, and at book's end they're grabbing some well-deserved shut-eye. Readers will be having too much fun to follow suit. Ages 4-8. Agent: Emily Mitchell, Wernick & Pratt. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Dormer provides a humorous take on the heroic nature of firefighters. Three bright yellow duckies vacate their bubble bath the instant they hear the WEE-OOO-WEE-OOO of the siren. One small, one medium, and one large, the trio lift their hats, flex their muscles, and come to the rescue of a number of creatures: a gorilla whose chef hat is on fire, a whale in a tree, dinosaurs on bicycles, and other unlikely friends in need. The digital illustrations, in pastel colors, focus on the action; the stylized animals are easily identifiable, and they vary in their emotional responses. Repetition in the text aids early readers, who will soon be able to chime in with the refrain: They are brave, they are strong. Add in They are helpful, they are kind, and you have the whole plot, plus a life lesson to boot. Pair with A Day with the Animal Firefighters (2012), by Sharon Rentta, for another fun look at this important occupation.--Ching, Edie Copyright 2017 Booklist