I like the idea of this book, but I feel it’s too wordy. It’s also long. It lost my attention way before the end. I finished it but not because I wanted to and I have a feeling kids would feel the same way.

When the firefighters in the neighborhood take the day off to check out the new waterpark, they leave Luke a note asking if he can take over the department for the day. Luke gathers his friends and they keep the neighborhood safe. During their calls, they discover that teamwork is what makes things successful. they also learn to try again if things don't go well the first time. The illustrations are cute and I appreciate the diversity in the characters. Thank you to Netgalley and Mamabear books for this cute story.

Super cute! What a fun way to show what firemen can do and explain different parts of their trucks in a kid-friendly, easy to understand way.

The third book in a series about Luke and his group of kind-hearted friends who go on amazing 'real life' adventures (following on from The Day I Had a Bulldozer and The Day I Had a Dinosaur), this is a joy-filled tale celebrating kids' imagination and friendship.

Luke and his pals have an adventurous day out when he's asked by the local Fire Chief to step in for the team for the day. The story, told in simple prose rather than rhyme, is rather straightforward and more unfolds as a linear report of a really fun day out - real or imagined? - rather than having any great twists, tension, or challenge for the kids to overcome.

Vaughan Duck's illustrations really elevate the story, however, bringing Luke's tale to far greater life, adding plenty of zest and zaniness to the adventures of Luke and his friends. A good picture book that's likely to delight younger readers.

3.5 stars (the illustrations bumping it up)

Overall its an inoffensive cute story about a kid having a fire truck for the day. I'm not sure what age its aimed at though? My 2.5 year old didn't have the patience for it yet it felt far too young for my elder son.

Thank you to Netgalley and MamabearBooks for the opportunity to read and review this book for my students. This is an adorable picture book that talks about being a pretend firefighter. I love these books for my students with their art and adventures. Because of these points, I have to give this 4 out of 5 stars

This is a super cute story!! I really like the illustrations in this book. They were bright and contemporary while not completely overwhelming, it helps focus on the important part of the picture on each page.
It did feel a bit longer than it needed to be but overall it was a cute story of Luke and the day he had af fire truck.

My kiddo is very into fire trucks right now, so this was a fun read for our family. The illustrations are adorable and the story was delightful.

Total imagination-fueled joy—this is the kind of book you’d want to hand to the tiny adventurer who turns couch cushions into rescue missions. Pure, bright childhood energy bottled into a single wild day. And the artwork is wonderful!

Very lighthearted and fun, a story about children with fire trucks. A group of friends become heroes for a day and have one heck of an adventure! On the beginning of their hero journey they actually rescue a kitten followed by several adventure helping/ rescuing people all over the city. The cutest read ever and I will be sure to pick it up as a gift when it finally releases!

Overall, The Day I Had a Fire Truck was a cute story, but would definitely recommend for very young audiences. My 4 year old son thought it was cute and funny, but even at his age, I felt like the story did not have enough substance for him. Firefighters do so much more than rescue a cat from a tree or put out a tiny fire; I think it was a lost opportunity to really hone in on the importance of these everyday heroes and explain their role in the community.

I enjoyed reading The Day I Had a Fire Truck by Ashley Wall. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

Luke finds a note from the Fire Chief asking that he gather a crew and cover the work of the station for the day. So he does! Friends gathered together and work done! Super!
The illustrations by Vaughan Duck are imaginative, delightfully colorful, and FUN!
Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone any age from 3 and up, including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected eGalley on NetGalley Reader from MamaBear Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles via NetGalley.
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Luke and his friends have a lovely day together being available and making a difference in their community. You feel the excitement as each element unfolds.

The illustrations represented what a standard community setting would look like. I appreciated the variety of scenarios this group was able to fill the shoes of a typical firefighter.

I think this book would pair well with individual or classroom lessons centered around fire safety, how to respond in the event of a fire/emergency and the roles first responders play in our cities.

I received a copy of this book from Ashley Wall and MamaBear Books. I am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.

This children's book is short and sweet. I loved the colorful illustrations and clear pictures. The content was pretty basic and while totally unrealistic in it's story it did provide some facts like the names of the ladder. This is not a book my own children would be interested in as it's aimed at younger readers, and it probably isn't one I'd purchase for my elementary school library either. I'd say it's appropriate for preschool age children.

A very weird fantasy, of a kid who gets to inherit a full, adult, working fire engine for a day. He gathers his friends (and dog) and they form the only fire crew – while the others are at a water park, apparently. Their adventures will test their courage at trying something new, the benefits of teamwork, and, er – well, that's about it. There is nothing like enough to explain the fire crew's job, or about fire safety, or narratively to make you decide if this was a daydream or not. It's silly fun, where silly is not a positive, and really quite weak with it.

The day I had a fire truck by Ashley Wall is an different perspective for children to understand what it would be like working as a firefighter for the day. The children get to go to different calls and the author does an excellent job of highlighting new words and roles for small children. The illustration is beautiful and compliments the story perfectly. My children enjoyed listening to this book.

Thank you for the ARC. This was a cute story about kids getting to play firefighters for a day. They saved a cat, put out a fire, drove the truck, etc. The pictures were cute and was a fun story to read with my toddler.

This was a cute story about a little boy who had the opportunity to drive a truck. I read it with my 5 year old son and he was interested, as he loves all vehicles. He did look interest toward the end, but it could’ve been that it’s hard to read some books on a phone.

Overall, cute story.

Thank you MamaBear Books, Net Galley and Ashley Wall for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

My toddler has officially started requesting to for through NetGalley and pick books to read haha. She’s a little bibliophile! She really enjoyed flipping through this book, but at 2.5 years old there were just too many words on each page to keep her interest. The illustrations were adorable and she did enjoy flipping through and talking about those. The book as a whole was super cute, and I think within the next year she will be able to better pay attention! I plan to buy a copy of this for a friends kid since her husband is a firefighter and this is too cute!