A beautiful book that my 4 y.o and I enjoyed a lot reading.

The illustrations are detailed and they felt so explicative that my son even tried to "read" the story to me. I loved that the group of little firefighters is very inclusive.

Our favorite part? Saving the ice cream shop.

Hopefully there will be a sequel as my son is already pestering me for an astronaut adventure since he noticed the skyrocket at the end

This would be a really good book for kiddos who really, really love firetrucks/firefighters, or kiddos who get REALLY into their imaginative play. The storytelling and art style weren't for me, personally, and from a library stand-point, it wouldn't go over great for story time. There definitely is a niche for this book, it just unfortunately doesn't extend far beyond that niche. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read

The Day I Had a Fire Truck, a fun story about Luke and his friends who have great adventure in a fire truck. Full of easy to read text, bright pictures and a great story. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A creative way to tell children about firefighting and teaching the importance of helping, and caring for others. When the fire fighters need time off for other things they ask Luke to take care of the fire station. Lake and his crew of friends take their job seriously and set out to help others in their community.
This is a great story showing us the power of imagination, friendship and working together. Brightly illustrated to grab your child's attention and show us the adventures of the friends.
Great for any firefighter fan and to share with friends. Great in the classroom when talking about fire safety and about helping in the community.
Enjoy with your family.

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.