Fire Truck Dreams

by Sharon Chriscoe, Dave Mottram (Illustrations)

For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site comes an exciting new bedtime story about a brave little fire truck.

A fire truck has had a big day of putting out fires and saving kittens, and now it's time to sleep. After making sure all is quiet and safe, he rolls back into the station for a shower, swishes and swigs a bedtime refreshment, and settles in with a bedtime story. But a hero's job is never done, and the fire truck dreams of taming a ferocious campfire and celebrating the end of his exciting day with s'mores!

This delightful book about a heroic fire truck preparing for bed will be a favorite for any fan of fire trucks and everyday heroes. As always, Sharon Chriscoe lulls the reader with her witty and gentle rhyming verse, accompanied by Dave Mottram's charming illustrations. Fire Truck Dreams is certain to bring joy to any bedtime routine.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Juvenile, Transport, Trucks

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 9, 2018

Reviews

[Baby Bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Hello, friends! Our book today is Fire Truck Dreams, written by Sharon Chriscoe and illustrated by Dave Mottram, third in Chriscoe’s series of big-machine bedtime stories.

Following the same beats as the previous installments – Race Car Dreams and Bulldozer Dreams, – a fire truck finishes his busy day of rescuing kittens and putting out fires, heading home and keeping a proud, watchful eye over his neighborhood. After a refreshing wash and a story from the Rescue Readers Library, he nestles into his parking bay with his trusty Dalmatian and settles into sleep. When he dreams, it’s of saving the day at a bonfire and treated to a parade in his honor, appreciated for all the good that he does.

Very sweet. Once again, Chriscoe uses fluid, cheerful yet subdued rhymes to show how a sentient big vehicle ends its day just the same way the reader does, a treat for any young lover of big machines. The colorful art uses twilight color and lighting to set a peaceful tone that makes for a good bedtime read, adorable and visually interesting but not overly stimulating. There’s nothing particularly groundbreaking in the way the story is presented, especially considering how much it shares with the preceding books in the series, but there’s something quite soothing in its simplicity – this is just the type of book that a little fire truck enthusiast would adore reading to wind down their day. The length is good, and JJ enjoyed it, so we can definitely say that this one is Baby Bookworm approved!

(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the author in exchange for an honest review.)

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[Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fire Truck has had a big day and he is ready to tuck in the for the night. After putting out fires and even rescuing a kitten, he is ready to go back to the station, have a bath, some refreshment, and a good old bedtime story. When our kids were little, I loved reading “bedtime stories” to our kids before bed. I liked stories that talked about getting ready for bed and those have become our lasting favorites as a family. Many of them we know by heart. FIRE TRUCK DREAMS could that kind of book for your family.

Fire Truck shares about an important day of work and helping others. Then the nightly routine of bathtime, supper, and a good book helps kids realize their own routines are just as important. Even in his dreams, Fire Truck is still putting out fires.

The illustrations are adorable and Fire Truck has the cutest Dalmatian puppy that goes along on all his jobs. Kids will enjoy finding the dog on every page. Toddlers through Kindergarten will love ending their day with Fire Truck and his faithful puppy. Add this book to your bedtime reading pile!

[Lauren- The Smile Lines · Rating 4 out of 5]

kidlitexchange #partner Thanks to #kidlitexchange for sharing a review copy of this book!
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Anyone have fire truck fans? Double tap if you have some fans at home! My kids love them!
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Fire Truck Dreams by #SharonChriscoe is a very cute story about the end of a fire truck’s day and into his dreams. The text is in rhyme which my kids always love!
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The illustrations by @dmott70 are adorable. Swipe to see some.
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We look forward to reading some of the other books in this series. Fire Truck Dreams releases 10/2/18.

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read for fire truck fans. Fire truck is one busy guy fighting fires and rescuing kittens in trees. Now home for a wash in the local Bubbles and Suds, then a refill at the gas pump and finally a book from the local library. He is so tired, but sirens blare and he is off to quench an out of control campfire. Finally, off to bed. The illustrations and text are very soothing - a great bedtime story.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cosy bedtime book for the vehicle lover (my kids would have enjoyed it). The fire truck spends most of its time preparing for bed, with warm pictures and nice details on the big page spread and rather forceful rhymes. And then there is finally an action shot, but that's in the dreams.

I'm not sure why we couldn't have the action shot outside sleep, but it gives a nice ending with imaginary smores to drift into your own pleasant dreams with.

[Marcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fire Truck Dreams is a fun rhyming story. Beautiful pictures have the appearance of a lot of soft textures on each page. This is such a cute series; Fire Truck Dreams being a follow-up to Race Car Dreams and Bulldozer Dreams. And the busy little fire engine even stops at a Rescue Readers Library on his way back to the station!

[Ethan & Isaac · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is perfect for me: fire trucks, car washes, gas stations, fire fighting, etc. My only complaint is that the book hardly talks about the DREAMS. It's mostly a get ready for bed book, and everyone knows bedtime is lame.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet, bedtime story of a fire truck who's work is done for the day. He makes one last round the neighborhood, stops by the library to choose a bedtime story and heads back to the station.

Could be used in a bedtime storytime.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had this book ended when he pulled himself into the bay to sleep I would have given it more stars. I love the rhyming text and the illustrations. Sometimes, less is more.

[Rebecca Gomez · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute bedtime story for fans of fire trucks. Not very impressed with the rhyme, though.

[Megan Wagner · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Very cute but a few of the pages were slightly boring.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and it rhymes

[Tina Seeborg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent rhyming; sweet story!

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

nite nite little fire truck. Make sure the world is safe and have sweet dreams. Short and colorful, firetruck lovers will enjoy this picture book.

[Remy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of hokey rhyming, but J enjoyed it (not as much as the other firetruck books with bright colors and more engaging pics).