Fire! Fuego! Brave Bomberos - by Susan Middleton Elya (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

From Susan Elya and #1 NYT bestselling and Caldecott-winning illustrator Dan Santat comes a spirited, fast-paced picture book that captures the excitement and importance of firefighters' jobs.

At the station, sirens sound.
Corazones start to pound.
"House fire!" says el capitán.
"¡Fuego! Get your helmets on!"

So begins a rollicking race to save a burning casa from the roaring flames, and these bomberos are up to the task, with hoses ready and sirens blaring.

Susan Elya's melodic, bilingual verse pairs beautifully with bestseller Dan Santat's bold illustrations, telling an action-packed story of firefighters and the dangers they overcome.

Review Quotes

"Elya has proven herself a master at painlessly weaving Spanish vocabulary into her stories, and this latest is no exception. . . . Elya's rhyming couplets are a joy to read aloud. . . . Santat's illustrations also help to set this firefighter book apart. . . . This winner is sure to find a spot on shelves, although it won't stay there long." --Kirkus Reviews

"Elya's verse never falters, and it fuels the story's tension and drama. . . . The firefighters' determination, grit, and camaraderie--all fully evident in Santat's cinematically action-packed scenes--are sure to bolster childhood ambitions of joining their ranks." --Publishers Weekly

"All those young bomberos in the making will want to read this one again and again." --Booklist

"Perfect for bilingual classes stretching their English wings, this is also an accurate reflection of the way in which bilingual speakers move back and forth between languages, as well as a charming way to introduce Spanish to English speakers." --Kirkus starred review, on OH NO, GOTTA GO!

"Her rhyming bilingual text demonstrates a skilled storyteller who is clearly comfortable with both languages. . . . This delightful tale turns an everyday chore into a lively adventure, brimming with entertainment and enjoyment for all." --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on BEBÉ GOES SHOPPING

"The text carefully, and delightfully, incorporates Spanish words into the rhyming text. . . . Fantástico!" --Booklist, starred review, on BEBÉ GOES SHOPPING

About the Author

Susan Elya has written more than a dozen wonderful rhyming picture books with Spanish incorporated. She lives in California.
www.susanelya.com

Dan Santat is a Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times-bestselling children's book author and illustrator and the creator of Disney's animated hit, The Replacements. He lives in California with his wife, two kids, and many, many pets.
@dsantat