Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Christine Kole MacLean
Illustrated by Mike Reed
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 281,Width 230
ISBN/Barcode 9780142401910
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House South Africa
Imprint Penguin Books (South Africa)
Publication Date 5 January 2009
Publication Country South Africa

Description

Who has time for hugs when they're busy fighting fires, driving an ambulance, and rocketing off to Mars? This little boy and his sister pretend to be all kinds of heroes-but they won't take a break to give Mom a hug. She reminds them that even firefighters hug their moms, but it's beginning to look like she will never get a cuddle!

Author Biography

Christine Kole MacLean is the author of Mary Margaret and the Perfect Pet Plan and Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms. She lives in Holland, Michigan.

Reviews

A good pick for sparking pretend play and maybe even an occasional embrace. (School Library Journal) Children will have fun looking at the detailed pictures that show the busy boy aeat workae and charmingly portray the relationship between him and his toddler sister. (Booklist)