Customer Reviews
GREAT!!!! 
2008-09-09
I bought this book for my son who was turning 4 and he absolutely LOVES it, I have read it to him every night for over a week now!!!!
Imagination Plus! 2008-09-02
A great book to stir a kid's imagination. This books shows actual playing, and not just watching a toy/video game that does something. A great way to teach creative play and get get kids thinking.
I want to like this one so much.... 
2008-07-17
It has very well-done illustrations. It clearly shows a boy going through his day in a normal way, full of realistic fantasy play. I like how he includes his baby sister in everything, and how his mother participates a little in his play. The language is realistic and appropriately detailed.
But we don't read it very often, and I think I know why.
Firstly, this is a *very* long, *very* wordy book. It's definitely better suited for children closer to 8 than to 4, and even then - it's a long book. You have to really make time for it, you can't just fit it in there. This isn't in and of itself a problem, plenty of the books we *do* read a lot are long, but it definitely doesn't make me more likely to want to read it.
Secondly, the mom in the book is... well... just a little needy. By the middle of the book her desperation for a hug starts to weird me out. I understand that kids go through that no-hugging stage, and you do start to really miss them - but I can't help thinking that she'd get more cuddles if she'd just SHUT UP about it already! I know if I want a hug, all I have to do is ostensibly refuse them and the next thing I know I'm being smothered! (And I'm not that needy for them, either.)
It's just not my thing. I know a lot of people sympathize with the mom, and I feel for her, but... it goes a little overboard, and not in the funny way that I like.
It might just be me.
One of our favorites! 2008-04-11
My 3 year old is crazy about firefighters and this is one of our favorite books! Very creative, and although a little long it holds his attention until the end (then he always laughs and gives me a hug). Very good book!
Cute Book 
2008-02-28
We ordered this for our son who was graduating from the fire fighting academy - Cute paperback book. Only issue at all was with the delivery. It was left outside of the house and in the rain -- could have ruin the book but fortunately it was only damp by the time we got it.
Very interesting book to read 2008-02-08
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!
IMAGINITIVE PLAY AT WORK 2007-12-14
I'LL GIVE THIS BOOK TO A KINDERGARTEN BOY, BUT I THINK HE WILL LIKE IT FOR A LONG TIME. THE VOCABULARY WILL BE A CHALLENGE, BUT HE WILL GROW INTO IT. I KNOW HE WILL LOVE RO HAVE HIS MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER READ THIS TO HIM FOR YEARS TO COME. FIREFIGHTERS ARE NOT THE ONLY OCCUPATION INCLUDED. THE JOBS RUN THE GAMUT. THE COLORFUL ILLUSTRATIONS BEAUTIFULLY PORTRAY IMAGINITIVE PLAY AT WORK. 'LITTLE SISTER' IS INVOLVED IN EACH WORK EPISODE, TOO. IT IS A LOT OF FUN TO SEE EVERY DAY OBJECTS USED IN SUCH CREATIVE WAYS!!
Great book! 2007-07-22
My 3 yr old loves this one. We've read it many, many times. He loves the illustrations too. A very sweet book and a great addition to your child's library!
great for children & teachers 2005-11-27
My son happened to bring this home from his school (1st grade) library one day and he was crazy about it! Plus the next day, I had to do a lesson plan on jobs for my 3rd grade class. I was doing what clothes and tools we need for certain jobs. I always bring in a book pertaining to my lesson, so I brought it in. They absolutely loved it! It became very predictable of what the boy would say to his mother and they really thrived on that. These are the types of games they play with their siblings, parents, and friends. It really interacts with the children and their favorite activities; letting them see what and how they look while playing these games.
Definately a plus at home and in the classroom-very easy to read with big print and repetition of words-plenty of already made lesson plans out there for it.
A must buy! 2004-07-03
This is an excellent book. The wording and pictures are perfect for my 3 year old. he enjoys hearing and seeing the little boy pretend play all the different "hereos" with his little sister and mom. The book is not long or too short. It keeps his attention and sometimes helps him to fall asleep. I agree with the other parent, hoping that Maclean will publish another book soon.
