Fire! Fuego! Brave Bomberos

At the station, sirens sound.
Corazones start to pound.
"House fire!" says el capitán.
"¡Fuego! Get your helmets on!"

So begins a rollicking race to save a burning casa from the roaring flames, and these bomberos are up to the task, with hoses ready and sirens blaring.

Susan Elya's melodic, bilingual verse pairs beautifully with Caldecott-winner Dan Santat's bold, masterful illustrations, telling a dramatic, action-packed story of firefighters and the dangers they overcome.

“Elya has proven herself a master at painlessly weaving Spanish vocabulary into her stories, and this latest is no exception. . . . Elya’s rhyming couplets are a joy to read aloud. . . . Santat’s illustrations also help to set this firefighter book apart. . . . This winner is sure to find a spot on shelves, although it won’t stay there long.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Elya’s verse never falters, and it fuels the story’s tension and drama. . . . The firefighters’ determination, grit, and camaraderie—all fully evident in Santat’s cinematically action-packed scenes—are sure to bolster childhood ambitions of joining their ranks.” - Publishers Weekly

“All those young bomberos in the making will want to read this one again and again.” - Booklist

“Perfect for bilingual classes stretching their English wings, this is also an accurate reflection of the way in which bilingual speakers move back and forth between languages, as well as a charming way to introduce Spanish to English speakers.” - Kirkus starred review for Oh No, Gotta Go!

“Her rhyming bilingual text demonstrates a skilled storyteller who is clearly comfortable with both languages... This delightful tale turns an everyday chore into a lively adventure, brimming with entertainment and enjoyment for all.” - Publishers Weekly starred review for Bebé Goes Shopping

“The text carefully, and delightfully, incorporates Spanish words into the rhyming text... Fantástico!” - Booklist starred review for Bebé Goes Shopping