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Aqua Dog Flames
Out on the farm, to keep himself cool,
Aqua would swim in the dam or the pool.
When the rain didn’t fall, there was no water supply,
The tanks became empty and the land bone dry.
When an angry fire came sweeping through,
What did Aqua Dog decide to do?
Aqua Dog Flames captures the extraordinary bond between a man and his dog. This inspiring book tells of the devastation of the Australian Bushfires and the hope and light that friendship brings. Aqua Dog Flames is book two in the Aqua Dog series, an educational tale on bushfire safety full of adventure and charm. After reading this story, you really believe that dogs are a man’s best friend. The Aqua Dog series are educational stories about the natural disasters of drought, floods and bushfires. These books make a great teaching resource!
Download a FREE Natural disasters work booklet to go with this
Aqua would swim in the dam or the pool.
When the rain didn’t fall, there was no water supply,
The tanks became empty and the land bone dry.
When an angry fire came sweeping through,
What did Aqua Dog decide to do?
Aqua Dog Flames captures the extraordinary bond between a man and his dog. This inspiring book tells of the devastation of the Australian Bushfires and the hope and light that friendship brings. Aqua Dog Flames is book two in the Aqua Dog series, an educational tale on bushfire safety full of adventure and charm. After reading this story, you really believe that dogs are a man’s best friend. The Aqua Dog series are educational stories about the natural disasters of drought, floods and bushfires. These books make a great teaching resource!
Download a FREE Natural disasters work booklet to go with this
28 pages, Paperback
Published March 2, 2021
About the author
Lisa Van Der Wielen
22 books13 followersLisa Van Der Wielen is a Teacher and Author from Perth, Western Australia. Her passions for education and writing led her to become a Children’s Author, with her first book being published in 2017. Her books support the charities Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and HeartKids. Her love for the beach, nature and dogs, provide her with inspiration to write poetry and stories that inspire.
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May 2, 2021
Amazing story about aqua dog.
The aqua dog sat near the tank thinking about the water and scary condition came when flame surrounded but the aqua dog acted bravely and eventually the aqua dog and the man worked together did. I liked this combination. book story and the illustrations are nicely. I enjoyed this book. Yeah friendship brought hope and light. I recommend📚to friends. Thank you!
The aqua dog sat near the tank thinking about the water and scary condition came when flame surrounded but the aqua dog acted bravely and eventually the aqua dog and the man worked together did. I liked this combination. book story and the illustrations are nicely. I enjoyed this book. Yeah friendship brought hope and light. I recommend📚to friends. Thank you!
March 21, 2021
An excellent follow up to the first Aqua dog book. The plot in this addresses droughts and fire. It was well done and a good read.
August 19, 2021
Aqua Dog loved to play & swim in the water.
1-day it quit raining & all the water supply dried up.
The hot winds began to blow dust everywhere.
The bushland caught on fire & all the animals were in danger.
Aqua Dog ran to the farmhouse door & began to bark.
What did he/farmer do?
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
An awesome book cover, great hand-drawn black & white or colored pictures charming illustrations & proper font & writing style. A very professionally written children’s (preschool/elementary; MS age) fire safety storybook. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational presentation (fire safety), movie, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini-TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
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Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
1-day it quit raining & all the water supply dried up.
The hot winds began to blow dust everywhere.
The bushland caught on fire & all the animals were in danger.
Aqua Dog ran to the farmhouse door & began to bark.
What did he/farmer do?
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
An awesome book cover, great hand-drawn black & white or colored pictures charming illustrations & proper font & writing style. A very professionally written children’s (preschool/elementary; MS age) fire safety storybook. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational presentation (fire safety), movie, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini-TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author(s); FreeBooksy; Amazon Digital Services LLC. Kindle Mobi; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
March 3, 2021
Everyone's fave dog 'Aqua' is back, but this time he's in a real pickle. This beautiful dog who loves to swim faces his biggest challenge yet - a fire threatening to damage his beloved farm - the flora, fauna and of course Farmer and master. Aqua and Farmer work together but the fire digs in... What will Aqua do? My boys were hooked on this one, start to finish. Alison Mutton's incredibly accurate illustrations are the perfect compliment to Lisa's writings. Another beautifully written story by an author who continues to make a name for herself in this industry. The book finishes with a 'FIRE SAFETY' message, which we all should read. I also highly recommend the Luna Lucy series of Lisa's books to anyone out there. Can't wait to see what's next Lisa!
March 11, 2021
Great book to talk about water conservation and fire safety
This book is a perfect book for older elementary kids to talk about water conservation and fire safety. The illustrations are gorgeous and story doesn’t shy from the weighty important and timely subject. For children in Australia this book would also be a really good book to start conversations about current events and the importance of rebuilding after disasters. In the tradition of Fred Rogers who didn’t shy away from talking about important subjects with children this book presents a natural disaster in a way that a child can understand.
This book is a perfect book for older elementary kids to talk about water conservation and fire safety. The illustrations are gorgeous and story doesn’t shy from the weighty important and timely subject. For children in Australia this book would also be a really good book to start conversations about current events and the importance of rebuilding after disasters. In the tradition of Fred Rogers who didn’t shy away from talking about important subjects with children this book presents a natural disaster in a way that a child can understand.
August 14, 2026
Aqua Dog Flames is a lovely and meaningful children’s story that combines adventure, friendship, and an important lesson about bushfire safety. I especially liked how Aqua Dog’s relationship with his owner is placed at the heart of the story, making the dangers of drought and bushfires feel personal rather than simply educational.
The rhyming storytelling makes the book engaging and accessible for young readers, while the Australian bushfire setting introduces children to a very real natural disaster in a way they can understand. The message about preparation, safety, and the strength of friendship comes through naturally without making the story feel like a lesson.
I also think this would be a useful book for parents and teachers looking for stories that can open conversations with children about natural disasters and staying safe. Aqua Dog is an endearing character, and his courage makes the story both memorable and encouraging.
Overall, this is a thoughtful children’s book with an important message, wrapped in an entertaining story about loyalty, resilience, and friendship. A great choice for young readers who enjoy animals and adventure while learning something valuable along the way.
The rhyming storytelling makes the book engaging and accessible for young readers, while the Australian bushfire setting introduces children to a very real natural disaster in a way they can understand. The message about preparation, safety, and the strength of friendship comes through naturally without making the story feel like a lesson.
I also think this would be a useful book for parents and teachers looking for stories that can open conversations with children about natural disasters and staying safe. Aqua Dog is an endearing character, and his courage makes the story both memorable and encouraging.
Overall, this is a thoughtful children’s book with an important message, wrapped in an entertaining story about loyalty, resilience, and friendship. A great choice for young readers who enjoy animals and adventure while learning something valuable along the way.
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