miss mingo and the fire drill
Written and illustrated by Jamie Harper Published by Candlewick Press
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.
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“Harper's silliness helps deliver the well-articulated and important lessons about emergency behavior. Children will love the story for its charm and rollicking fun, and the salient points will make a lasting impression. A top choice for Fire Prevention Week.”
— School Library Journal
“…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.”
— Goodreads
“Author Jamie Harper includes many interesting facts about each of her animal characters throughout the story. Young readers will enjoy the factual element as they broaden their knowledge of animal behaviors. This book would be an excellent selection for a K-1 classroom. The silly animals allow for a non-threatening introduction to fire safety and prevention.”
— Children’s Literature
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