Teaching our little learners about fire safety is such an important unit to explore at this age! They’ll love learning about fires – drills, fire stations, firefighters, trucks and more! There are so many great ways to go through this unit and watch them learn such an important concept. They’ll love it even more as you read through fire safety books related to this fire safety unit.
Finding fire safety books to read with them is such an important addition to this fire safety unit and they get to explore all about fire safety!
Sitting down to read fire safety books is so important for little learners as they go through this fire safety unit! They’ll discover all kinds of things about fire safety. Some things they might recognize, others may be totally new to them!
I’ve came across some really great fire safety books for you to use with this fire safety unit that can be easily purchased on Amazon. If you click the links below, you can stock up on some fire safety books! I love using my prime membership since I can get books quickly with FREE 2-day shipping.
Curious George and the Firefighters
“It’s the formula for success for preschoolers—Curious George and fire trucks! Curious George and the Firefighters is a story based on H. A. and Margret Rey’s popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. Firefighters are a famously brave lot, but can they withstand a visit from one curious monkey?”
Let’s Meet a Firefighter
“Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You’re in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let’s hear it for firefighters!”
Fire Drill
“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. Next, they file out of the building, slowly and calmly. Then, 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.”
Busiest Fire Fighters Ever!
“Sparky, Smokey, Snozzle, and Squirty are the valiant firepigs who keep Busytown safe. But their busy days are much more than just putting out fires. They come when Hilda drops her keys in the drain, and they help Mr. Frumble with his pickle car. It’s also important that they keep the firehouse neat and clean. But, of course, putting out fires may be their most important job.”
Plan and Prepare!
“Do you know the four rules of fire safety? Have a plan. Get out fast. Stay low. And don’t open hot doors. This sing-along picture book will make kids want to practice these four life-saving rules over and over again. Young readers will feel like heroes as they sing along to this catchy song about fire safety. This paperback book comes with online music access.”
Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill
“Stop! Drop! Roll! Learning the rules of fire safety is a lot more fun (and less scary) when demonstrated by a charming and diverse group of animals. Alligator, Panda, Octopus, and the others work hard to master the rules of fire safety and perform the perfect fire drill, but thinking about fire is a bit nerve-wracking, and each of them reacts differently — often with hilarious results. Sprinkled with fascinating facts about animal behavior, this second story about the characters in Miss Mingo’s one-of-a-kind class is sure to appeal to readers of all stripes.”
I Want to be a Firefighter
“The I Want to Be… series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what’s involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us.”
Stop Drop and Roll
“Jessica has always been a worrier, and learning about fire safety is making her more nervous than ever. But our favorite worrywart is about to discover that knowing what to do in an emergency is the best (and only) way to extinguish her fire-safety fears!”
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse
“Come along as the Berenstain Bears meet everyday heroes—firefighters—in The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse, an exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series! Young readers will love learning all about what it takes to save the day in this picture book.”
The Fire Engine Book
“Children will feel as though they are riding the big red fire engines and hearing the “clang, clang” of the bell! Large-scale, active pictures will transport young readers to the scene where they’ll see brave firemen connect hoses and save the day.”
I am Fire
“An early reader on the benefits of fire and fire safety explains how fire is used for such good purposes as cooking and lighting up birthday cake but cautions youngsters about the dangers of fire out of control. Original.”
No Dragons for Tea
“While out for a walk with her mom, a little girl has the surprise of her life — she meets a real, live, fire-breathing dragon! Now this dragon is nothing to be afraid of — in fact, he’s so friendly that she invites him home for tea. But their afternoon snack is suddenly interrupted when the dragon sneezes and sets the table ablaze. Luckily, the girl knows just what to do, and she teaches her new friend to be fire smart, too. With its funny, rhyming verse and spunky illustrations, Dragons for Tea shows kids that learning about fire safety doesn’t have to be scary. The story ends with “The Dragon’s Fire Safety Rhyme” — a fun and easy way to remember what to do in case of fire.”
The Firefighter
“Brr-ring! Up pops a fireman at the sound of the fire station alarm, and he rushes with his crew to put out a house fire in a nearby neighborhood. The family is safe, but one of their Dalmatian puppies is missing! It’s up to the brave fireman to rescue the pup from the burning house—and in the process, he finds himself a new firehouse friend.”
A Day at the Fire Station
“Sound the alarm for a day of fire-station fun! From fast fire trucks and out-of-control hoses to sliding down fire poles and saving the day, children will love this exciting and hysterical story from the one and only Richard Scarry. Includes a sheet of stickers!”
Busy People: Firefighter
“Discover what a teacher, a doctor, a firefighter and a vet do and how they help the community. Each story focuses on a different character as they go about their daily work. But each day holds a new challenge for these busy peopleâ?¬Â¿ Next Steps are included at the back of the book to prompt further discussion and develop vocabulary as well as information about the characters who work alongside the protagonists, for example a nurse from the doctor’s surgery and the commander at the fire station.”
Fire! Fire!
“The alarm sounds. Fire! Fire! Big trucks roll out of the firehouse and race to the scene. Out come the soft hoses and aerial ladders. Whether the fire is in the city or in the country, on the waterfront or in a deep forest, firefighters are on the scene in moments, ready to attack the blaze.
Fire! Fire! teaches beginning readers about the important job of firemen in the community. The book includes a glossary in the back with fire-fighting equipment keywords as well as a list of ways to prevent a fire and what to do if there is a fire.”
Stop, Drop, and Roll!
“What should you do if flames get on your clothes? Stop, drop, and roll! This sing-along picture book will make kids want to practice this life-saving skill over and over again. Young readers will feel like heroes as they sing along to this catchy song about fire safety. This paperback book comes with online music access.”
Clifford the Firehouse Dog
“Read all about Clifford’s BIG ideas! Classic Clifford reissued!
It only takes a little to BE BIG!
Emily Elizabeth and Clifford go to visit his brother, who is a firehouse dog. When an alarm goes off, Clifford comes to the rescue–he HELPS OTHERS by rescuing the people and putting out the fire!
The BE BIG campaign invites everyone, big and small, to take action and raise awareness for how CLIFFORD’S BIG IDEAS can make the world a better place.”
Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete
“In Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean, Pete and his classmates are excited about their field trip to the firehouse. They get to slide down the pole, meet all the brave firefighters, and even try on their helmets and gear.
But when the alarm goes off, it’s time for Pete to jump on the fire truck, grab the hose, and help the firefighters save the day!”
Dot the Fire Dog
“Emergency! At the sound of the alarm bell, Dot the fire dog and her firefighter friends know exactly what to do. Within minutes, their fire truck races out of the station. They’re off to rescue people — and animals — who need their help.Bold, vibrant oil paintings by award-winning artist Lisa Desimini capture the excitement, beauty, and courage of some of America’s most heroic men and women. At the back of the book, Dot’s “Fire Safety Tips” will help children, parents, and teachers understand what to do in case of a fire and how to prevent a fire from starting.
Brimming with action, Dot the Fire Dog has endless appeal to all those who are fascinated by fire trucks, fire gear, and the splendid Dalmatians that have become an American institution.(less)”
Teaching the fire safety unit is so important for our little learners as they explore all about fire safety! It’s incredible for us too as we watch them learn and grow – especially with this unit as they even get a visit from a local firefighter! Grab some fire safety books and this fire safety unit and explore all about fire safety.
