Dumpy and the Firefighters (Julie Andrews Collection) [Hardcover]

Julie Andrews Edwards (Author), Emma Walton Hamilton (Author), Tony Walton (Illustrator), Cassandra Boyd (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 16, 2003 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Julie Andrews Collection

It's New Year's Day in Apple Harbor, and all the villagers are celebrating at Farmer Barnes' annual Open House, including Charlie, Pop-Up, and Dumpy the Dump Truck. But when the fire bell sounds, everyone's help is suddenly needed in town. Discovering that Pharaoh's General Store is ablaze, the firefighters bravely work to fight the flames and save the village.

As always, Dumpy proves invaluable -- demonstrating that everyone has something to contribute.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Julie Andrews Edwards is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment. She is perhaps best known for her performances in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and The Princess Diaries. Ms. Edwards is the author of many favorite children's books, including Mandy and The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Julie Andrews Collection; First Edition first Printing edition (September 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060526815
• ISBN-13: 978-0060526818
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,079,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dumpy books are sweet stories perfect for pre-schoolers, August 27, 2009

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Daisy "book lover" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dumpy and the Firefighters (Paperback)

The books about Dumpy and his friends are just right for pre-schoolers. The illustrations are colorful and fun and the stories teach good values without being preachy. Best for ages 4-5.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful book, October 5, 2008

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Cheap Charlie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dumpy and the Firefighters (Paperback)

My wife and I both really hate this book. When our son picks it out for a bedtime story we usually try to convince him to pick something else. It is really long and the story is very strange. The vehicles are in some strange state of semiconsciousness and it is unclear whether the humans in the story are aware of this. There is a lot of completely unnecessary detail, and the vocabulary in the book is too advanced for young children. Having said all that, my son (4) likes it. But if you are going to be reading it to your kids, pick something else.