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I absolutely loved Center‘s previous “How to Walk Away” and picked this one up not too long after reading it. Sadly, I‘ve just now gotten to reading it and I‘m glad I finally did. The story was sweet and heartwarming, and I enjoyed the theme a lot more than I thought I would.
pick#Read2025 My goal is to listen to every book by Katherine Center. I like her storytelling so very much! I think she gets kind of lumped in with Rom-Com writers and she doesn‘t write Rom-Coms. There is romance, there is comedy, and there are serious issues addressed in her books. She doesn‘t write HEAs either but she does write “happy enough afters.” Because life is not full of HEAs. Life is life and most of the time, life is pretty good.
pick3 ⭐ This book is about a fire hydrant who thinks they‘re worth more than being peed on every day. They consider themselves a toilet. The illustrations are what really makes this book move. The words are a fire hydrant feeling like they‘re different and they deserve more than to be a dog toilet, but the illustration show that this fire hydrant is going to be used for what it was designed for in just a few more pages.
I could see this book being read aloud, pointing out the firefighter's gear and actions. Discuss the importance of firefighters and their role in keeping communities safe. Encourage questions and engage in a conversation about fire safety. Let children draw or color pictures of firefighters, their equipment, or a fire truck. Role-play firefighting scenarios, using toy fire trucks and pretend gear.
pickNonfiction- “I'm Going to Be a Fire Fighter“ by Edith Kunhardt follows a young girl's aspiration to become a firefighter like her father. The book introduces readers to the exciting world of firefighting, exploring the tools, equipment, and bravery required for the job. This is a perfect book for young children who are curious about fire trucks, sirens, and the courageous individuals who fight fires.
I could see this book being read aloud, pointing out the firefighter's gear and actions. Discuss the importance of firefighters and their role in keeping communities safe. Encourage questions and engage in a conversation about fire safety. Let children draw or color pictures of firefighters, their equipment, or a fire truck. Role-play firefighting scenarios, using toy fire trucks and pretend gear.
pickNonfiction- “I'm Going to Be a Fire Fighter“ by Edith Kunhardt follows a young girl's aspiration to become a firefighter like her father. The book introduces readers to the exciting world of firefighting, exploring the tools, equipment, and bravery required for the job. This is a perfect book for young children who are curious about fire trucks, sirens, and the courageous individuals who fight fires.
I would use this book to talk about community service and the importance that it holds. I think it would be fun to take a trip to the fire station or have firefighters come to visit as an interactive experience!
