Spend a day with Nickel the Buffalo, a firefighter who works hard, helps his community, and always leads wit~ heart. From morning chores at the station to racing out on emergency calls, Nickel shows young readers the courage, teamwork, and kindness that make a true hero.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
When the siren sounds and the red truck rolls out, bystanders know the firefighters are en route to an emergency. In Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse, kids will follow the buffalo firefighter as they brave three different types of fires and a down live electrical wire. The buffalo’s work is not over when the hazards are contained, though. Readers will learn more responsibilities that come with the job, a job that many kids dream about becoming when they reach adulthood.
Firefighting is a tough job that requires intense training, quick thinking, courage, and teamwork. Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse captures all these moments and many more that kids might not realize their local heroes do. For example, next time when the snow blankets the ground, see if you notice the fire hydrants free from snow. If you can, know that firefighters were hard at work, keeping them accessible in case of an emergency.
Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse explores the tasks firefighters perform when they are not out on an emergency call. Nickel washes the trucks and the firehouse. He inspects all the gear to make sure it is in working order. The book also shows Nickel, the buffalo, training and exercising to tackle any job. If all that didn’t keep them busy enough, firefighters also visit with children, teaching them what to do in case of a fire: ”Stop, drop, and roll, and crawl down low.”
Rest assured, no matter the weather conditions, your local fire department is always ready to lend a helping hand. They love their community and want to keep everyone safe, which is lovingly captured in Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse.
Nickel’s Day at the Firehouse would be a great book to read during Fire Prevention Week (October) and when you are creating or practicing your fire escape plan. My recommended reading age is 2-7 years.
Heart Rating System:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest)
Score: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Meet the Author
Chuck Donnelly is a firefighter from Cambridge, Massachusetts. His goal in writing this book is to teach children important values such as courage, teamwork, and kindness. Drawing from his experiences in the fire service, he hopes to inspire young readers to embrace these qualities.
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