Jean E. Pendziwol is the author of Once Upon a Dragon A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me and No Dragons for Tea, which has been recognized by the National Fire Prevention Association as a recommended resource for teaching fire safety. She lives with her family in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where she divides her time between family, writing and pursuing elusive dragons.
Martine Gourbault is a painter and illustrator. She has illustrated a number of picture books including, I Went to the Bay, Mr.McGratt and the Ornery Cat and the Dragon Safety series. She resides in Vancouver, Canada.
(This book) has just the right combination of fact, fun and fantasy
to help your little one understand what to do in a fire emergency
... This story is perfect for role-playing. your children will
enjoy acting out every scene from the tea-party to the
firefighters' actions. This kind of play may some day save your
children's lives.--The London Free Press
A girl finds herself in the middle of a fire when her new friend
(who happens to be a dragon) sneezes ... The girl is obviously well
schooled inn fire safety, knows just what to do. The dragon,
however makes some mistakes. He hides under the rug, then once he
gets outside, he wants to go back for his stuffed bear. The girl
sets him straight. "Don't ever go back --- that just will not do.
We can get a new bear, but we can't replace you." Humourous colored
pencil illustrations accompany the lively rhyming text, which ends
with a catchy fire safety poem that kids can easily memorize to
help them remember basic fire - safety rules. An entertaining way
to teach or reinforce fire safety concepts, this will come in handy
during fire-awareness wee.--Booklist
A low-key but effective approach to the serious topic of fire
safety ... An attractive, useful volume.--Kirkus Reviews
A unique way to introduce a very important subject.--School Library
Journal
This clever rhyming story is effective in conveying the rules of
fire safety to children. Colorful illustrations clearly depict
correct responses to an emergency situation. At the back of the
book is an easy-to-learn safety rhyme and a fire safety checklist
for parents and teachers to discuss with their children. This
excellent book should be in every home and school library. Highly
recommended.--Canadian Book Review Annual
(This book) has just the right combination of fact, fun and fantasy
to help your little one understand what to do in a fire emergency
... This story is perfect for role-playing. your children will
enjoy acting out every scene from the tea-party to the
firefighters' actions. This kind of play may some day save your
children's lives.--The London Free Press
A girl finds herself in the middle of a fire when her new friend
(who happens to be a dragon) sneezes ... The girl is obviously well
schooled inn fire safety, knows just what to do. The dragon,
however makes some mistakes. He hides under the rug, then once he
gets outside, he wants to go back for his stuffed bear. The girl
sets him straight. "Don't ever go back --- that just will not do.
We can get a new bear, but we can't replace you." Humourous colored
pencil illustrations accompany the lively rhyming text, which ends
with a catchy fire safety poem that kids can easily memorize to
help them remember basic fire - safety rules. An entertaining way
to teach or reinforce fire safety concepts, this will come in handy
during fire-awareness wee.--Booklist
A low-key but effective approach to the serious topic of fire
safety ... An attractive, useful volume.--Kirkus Reviews
A unique way to introduce a very important subject.--School Library
Journal
This clever rhyming story is effective in conveying the rules of
fire safety to children. Colorful illustrations clearly depict
correct responses to an emergency situation. At the back of the
book is an easy-to-learn safety rhyme and a fire safety checklist
for parents and teachers to discuss with their children. This
excellent book should be in every home and school library. Highly
recommended.--Canadian Book Review Annual
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