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Details: “Red the Fire Truck: A Story of Friendship” is a heartwarming and vividly colored children's storybook about a fire truck and his favorite firefighter. For kids and heroes of all ages with a universal theme: To be needed and loved. Follow the inspiring journey of Red, through his eyes, as he and his favorite firefighter work together through the years. Their friendship reminds readers of all ages how valuable and meaningful our own friendships can be in life. Appeals to all ages and all who cherish lifelong friendships. Designed by hand. Drawn with heart. Digitally crafted and vividly colored.   “Red the Fire Truck: A Story of Friendship” was written by author, Debi Devens. Her father, Art, is a retired firefighter from Glendale, California (GFD Engine 28/Engineer) and is the inspiration for this new children’s book.  “Red” is dedicated to her dad, firefighters everywhere and all little boys and girls who dream of being heroes. Debi is married with two children, two grandsons and currently resides in Southern California with her husband and two rescue dogs.Copies can be ordered at: www.redthefiretruck.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble. Wholesale orders available at Book Baby – phone  877-961-6878, email: info@bookbaby.com phone: 877-961-6878 7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Author Contact Info: inquiries@redthefiretruck.com, PO Box 235, Fawnskin, CA 92333
Direct orders: www.redthefiretruck.com
Firefighter Review: “Firefighters not only have, but need, a connection with their equipment, and Debi and Mike have captured that perfectly. Firefighters' lives, and the lives of people in their communities, depend on the respect firefighters have for their trucks and tools. Each truck has its own personality, from the way it starts to the way it operates. Some are like race horses, lunging into action, and some are like mules which need gentle coaxing to get the job done, but each one is maintained, polished, and loved by the firefighters at the station. Most of all, they're adored by the children. Every fire hall should have a copy of this to read to children when they give hall tours.”Duncan Bowman, Firefighter, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada.
Educational Expert Review: “The book is a delight. Great humanity and compassion written into the story. The waves of human emotion that are positive in the book are those that children don’t experience enough of today. I love the bright colors and the way the pages are designed, especially those that are multi-segmented. As a reading specialist, I would like to point out how great this story is to improve student comprehension skills. While reading, the teacher can ask questions to improve listening, predicting, understanding, etc. The book lends itself to be the beginning of units on character traits.” Beverly Grabe, Retired Principal/Teacher B.A., M.A. Education, Reading Specialist and Administration