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Flashing Fire Engines (Amazing Machines) Board book – October 3, 2017

by Tony Mitton (Author), Ant Parker (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 503 ratings
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"Big bold fire engines, waiting day and night, Ready for a rescue or a blazing fire to fight. As soon as there's a fire alarm, the engines start to roar. The firefighters jump aboard...it rumbles out the door."

Jump aboard a bright red fire engine with a trio of friendly animal firefighters as sirens wail, lights flash, fire hoses squirt, and fires blaze in this story that blends action and rhyme with all the details kids want to know about one of their favorite machines. The mix of visual entertainment and lively wordplay ensures that young children will delight in the reading experience, as will the adults fortunate enough to read aloud these irresistible rhymes!

From electric cars to powerful rockets, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker's bright, engaging artwork and Tony Mitton's simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children.

Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Roaring Rockets, Patrolling Police Cars, and Amazing Airplanes.

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    2 - 3 years, from customers
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    Amazing Machines
  3. Print length
    20 pages
  4. Language
    English
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    6.3 x 0.55 x 6.3 inches
  6. Publisher
    Kingfisher
  7. Publication date
    October 3, 2017
  8. ISBN-10
    0753473739
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0753473733
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TONY MITTON was born in Tripoli, North Africa, and grew up in Africa, Germany, Hong Kong, and England. He divides his time between teaching and writing children's books. He lives in Cambridge, England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kingfisher; Brdbk edition (October 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 20 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0753473739
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0753473733
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 0.55 x 6.3 inches
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 503 ratings

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Tony Mitton is a highly-respected poet, and has written many titles for children, including the picture books illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!, Down by the Cool of the Pool, Spookyrumpus (winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award) and Come to Tea on Planet Zum-Zee, as well as a poetry rap series, which includes Big Bad Raps for Orchard. Tony also won the Smarties Prize. He spends his time writing, giving poetry performances and visiting primary schools. Tony lives in Cambridge.

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Clear Story, Good Rhyme
Cute book! This is well written with a good rhyming pattern to keep kids engaged. Clear story explaining what the firefighters do & that the fire engines are ready and waiting at all times.Purchased as gift for firefighter expecting baby!
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meg_duff
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for 3-5yr olds
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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I used this for my firefighter themed week in preschool. It was hard to find a book that shows all the basics of firefighters outfits, tools, and what they do. It's a great length and very sturdy, cute pictures as well.
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Betty Dravis
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun & Educational Reading Experience
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2010
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I'm certainly happy I bought  Flashing Fire Engines  for Devon when I bought  Matchbox Real Action Red Fire Truck ; it's the perfect accompaniment because it made him AND his mother happy. Mikki has a very distinctive reading voice that dramatically enhances any reading, but especially when a book is in verse for children...as this one is.

The way she reads, I just know that Devon pictures himself jumping on a "real" firetruck and riding through the city with the firemen as the sound effects delight his senses. The award-winning children's poet Tony Mitton outdid himself with this book, describing noises and scenes that every kid is curious about: wailing sirens, flashing lights, squirting firehoses, blazing fires... A vivid aid to a kid's lively imagination.

Mitton's choice of Ant Parker to illustrate this book was brilliant. They have worked together on several of Tony's books and proved to be a perfect match. What a team! What a book!

As long as Devon is happy with my purchase, I am happy; his mom enjoying reading to him is an extra bonus.

Recommended with two thumb up...and a big loopy grin!

Reviewed by Betty Dravis, April 8, 2010
author of "Dream Reachers" (with Chase Von) and other books
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Melissa S
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this whole series
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013
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I got 6 of the books from this series for my son for his 3rd birthday. He loves them all. He was never very willing to sit down and read with me, but he's starting to get more interested in reading. He has me read these to him over and over and over. They're cute and rhyme-y, and not awful to have to read more than once. The language is not very imaginative or descriptive, but that's really okay. It's more logical and sequential, describing what happens when you take a ride on an airplane or what happens when fire fighters get an emergency call.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear Story, Good Rhyme
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
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Cute book! This is well written with a good rhyming pattern to keep kids engaged. Clear story explaining what the firefighters do & that the fire engines are ready and waiting at all times.
Purchased as gift for firefighter expecting baby!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear Story, Good Rhyme
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
Cute book! This is well written with a good rhyming pattern to keep kids engaged. Clear story explaining what the firefighters do & that the fire engines are ready and waiting at all times.
Purchased as gift for firefighter expecting baby!
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Sailor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great! But a lot longer than the others
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021
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We have quite a few of these Amazing Machines books and Roaring Rockets is our favorite, but we've been adding others into our collection. I like the Roaring Rockets one because it rhymes pretty well and is pretty short. For some reason this one seems a bit of a longer read. My kiddo doesn't like any as much as the Roaring Rockets one but I'm sure the next time he sees a Fire Engine he'll be more into it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Super cute book
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
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Great gift. Super cute.
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DD67
5.0 out of 5 stars i would recommend this for 3 to ages 6 or so
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
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3 year old asks for me to read this to him often. The reading flows well, the illustrations offer a lot to talk about. I personally don't care for the dog going back in to get the cat, but it is a chance for you to talk about who should go in to rescue people and pets and why you shouldn't go back into a burning home. it is a gentle book to read as well on a serious subject. i would recommend this for 3 to ages 6 or so. may be too busy for a 2 year old, Depends on your 2 year old and how well they listen to stories. But these are fantastic for 3 and up.
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OHAZShopper
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect book for a toddler boy
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2012
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We purchased several of these books because my 2 1/2 year old loves trucks, airplanes, rockets, etc. I love the rhyming stories, the cute animation and cleaver stories. At the end of the book it has a page descibing more detail of some of the items described in the book. We read these books at naptime and bedtime every night. I am actually going to order some additional books in the collection for some additional variety.
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George Thomson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fiery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2023
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In A flash I love this book and it really brings together everything that fire engines are all about. Great book.
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Ryan Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome books
Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2017
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My son loves all these boxes I ended up getting the whole hard cover smaller set.
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Joshua Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars Sons favourite, I know it off by heart
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2021
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My son loves this book, nice easy read with rhyming. I know it off by heart to the point where I read it from memory to him whilst on a hike lol. Lovely bright pictures and a nice story.
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Elizabeth Pacheco
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2014
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The grandchildren love this story and art work, very fun for the whole family to read togeather!
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Rossella
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for fire engines lovers!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2020
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My son loves this little book. He wants me to read it every evening and he now even remembers the rhymes!
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