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FIREFIGHTER FINN: A Stop, Drop, Roll, and Cover Fire Safety Adventure with Moves, Music, and Silly Moments - Hardcover

Gentile, Chief Steven Patrick

 
9798182825061: FIREFIGHTER FINN: A Stop, Drop, Roll, and Cover Fire Safety Adventure with Moves, Music, and Silly Moments

Synopsis

This vibrant picture book brings fire safety to life through the eyes of Sparky the Dalmatian, whose misunderstanding of "STOP, DROP, ROLL, COVER" creates a cascade of hilarious moments that transform into unforgettable learning. When Firefighter Finn leads a classroom demonstration, Sparky interprets each safety instruction as a dance move-freezing perfectly still, diving dramatically, rolling across the entire room, and covering himself with a blanket like a ghost. As the children giggle, Finn seizes the teaching moment to explain what each move REALLY means and why it saves lives. Together with Blaze the fire engine, Ms. Brooks the teacher, and the enthusiastic children of Maplewood Elementary, Sparky learns the difference between silly and safe. The story weaves in a memorable rhyme that children will sing long after the visit: "If your clothes should catch on fire, running only makes flames higher. Stop and drop down to the ground, roll and cover, round and round!" By combining music, movement, and comedy, this book proves that learning fire safety can be joyful, meaningful, and absolutely unforgettable. Perfect for ages 3-8, this story teaches that sometimes the funniest moments lead to the most important lessons, and that mistakes-even Sparky's-can become gifts.

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About the Author

Author - Steven GentileSteven Gentile is a retired firefighter with over 38 years of experience serving his community. Through the Firefighter Finn Fun Adventures series, Steven combines real-world safety knowledge with heartwarming storytelling to help young children learn important life lessons in a fun, reassuring way.Steven created Firefighter Finn to teach children ages 3-7 about safety, listening, teamwork, and kindness-using stories that feel exciting without being scary. His goal is to help children feel confident, calm, and empowered when facing everyday challenges.About the SeriesThe Firefighter Finn Fun Adventures series introduces young readers to positive problem-solving, emotional awareness, and community safety through relatable characters and gentle adventures. Each book includes age-appropriate lessons that parents, caregivers, and educators can easily reinforce at home or in the classroom.Educational FocusThis book highlights winter safety awareness, careful listening, teamwork, and helping others-key skills that support early social-emotional learning and real-life safety habits.AcknowledgmentsWith gratitude to families, educators, and first responders everywhere who inspire children to be brave, thoughtful, and kind. Special thanks to the young readers whose curiosity and imagination bring Firefighter Finn's adventures to life.

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