Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Big Frank the firefighter, Officer Dave the policeman, Dan the construction worker, Captain Steve the helicopter pilot, and Joe the EMT-these are just some of the people a little boy pretends to be, using common household objects (and his little sister) as props. When he's fighting fires, serving and protecting, and rescuing people at sea, he's too busy to show Mom any affection. Still, she keeps reminding him that even these tough guys hug their moms. Eventually, even happily, the boy gives in. This lively picture book celebrates imaginative play and family togetherness as it pays a subtle tribute to today's heroes.

Author Biography: This is Christine Kole MacLean's first book for children.

Mike Reed is the illustrator of Catching the Wild Waiyuuzee, by Rita Williams-Garcia, and several other picture books.