Children's Books Featuring Firefighters, Police Officers, EMTs, & Nurses
The Uncle Rocky children's book series — featuring Fireman- Uncle Rocky, Officer Jack, EMT Morales, Ms. Sue - RN, Steve and Stevie, and Pete and Petey— are perfect stories for young boys and girls. These community helper books for kids are completely free of bad behavior, with friendly, honest characters who enjoy helping their neighbors and emphasize service to others and devotion to duty. Children love acting out the interactive "Getting Dressed for the Fire" sequence, and kids everywhere delight in mimicking Uncle Rocky's trademark answer, "Glad to do it!"© — making these first responder children's books great for early readers, whether at home, in the classroom, or at story time.
Uncle Rocky - Fireman Series
Uncle Rocky - Fireman describes the adventures of Uncle Rocky (a new firefighter) and his two nephews, Ben and Luke. Apart or together they fight fires, promote fire safety, rescue people, and help neighbors.
New firefighter, Rocky Hill, arriving
at his first fire is confronted by a
frantic mother shouting, "Save my
Baby, Save My Baby."
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Rocky Hill has been a firefighter for only three weeks but cannot get it out of his head that something is missing at the station. But what is it?
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New firefighter, Rocky Hill and his two nephews, Ben and Luke, are on a mission to find a mascot for the fire house. Only a Dalmatian will do.
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Sparky, the fire station’s new Dalmatian dog, has done well in training, but Rocky Hill knows that Sparky has not been tested by a real fire. Maybe Sparky is not a fire dog after all?
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Ben and Luke had eaten their picnic lunch and were down by the shore when without warning, a canoe capsized and a boy disappeared. Luke points to the spot where the boy disappeared while Ben races to get Uncle Rocky, Can they get him in time to save the boy?
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As a young firefighter, the chief attempted to rescue a man from the 5th floor of a burning tenement in New York City. The man was so scared he would not step onto the ladder to safety. What the Chief did next to rescue him amazed Bob and Big Joe and impressed Uncle Rocky.
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Uncle Rocky visits his nephews, Ben and Luke, for supper. While he fills up on his sister’s good food, the family fills up on fire safety tips.
Safe at Home satisfies the Homeschool fire safety instruction requirement.
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African - American; Uncle Rocky visits his niece and nephew, Shana and Luke, for supper. While he fills up on his sister’s good food, the family fills up on fire safety tips. Safe at Home satisfies the Homeschool fire safety instruction requirement.
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Ben and Luke are eating hotdogs at the air show when Luke spots a boy who is choking. Ben knows what to do, but can he and Luke act fast enough to save the boy’s life?
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A fire alarm interrupts the planning meeting for the firehouse’s Annual Crab Picking Festival. When Bob, Big Joe, and Uncle Rocky return to the station, a house in their community has been gutted and a family is homeless without any clothing or furniture.
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Winter’s cold temperatures have arrived, the rivers and lakes in Hamilton Township have iced over, and children are sliding on the ice. If the ice breaks or they become trapped on the ice, they will call 911 for help. Trained in ice rescue, Uncle Rocky wonders if his help will be needed this winter?
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Coming Soon!
When a house fire breaks out on 30th Street, Uncle Rocky and his crew race to the scene. But when the Chief falls into a smoke-filled basement and becomes trapped, Rocky drops through a window and crawls under the smoke to find him. Will Rocky get to the Chief in time? |
Officer Jack Children's Book Series
Officer Jack follows the actions of Officers Jack and Kate as they respond to emergencies in Hamilton Township and protect people, preserve property, and stop crime.
When dispatch reports that an elderly woman has not returned from her morning walk, Officer Jack’s and Officer Kate’s beautiful spring day turns into a trek in the woods. Will they find the woman and if they do, will she be all right?
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Shouts attract Officer Jack’s and Kate’s attention in time to see a car roll into the water and start to sink. While Jack tries the doors and the woman trapped inside pleads for help, the car sinks deeper into the water. Kate searches for a way to get the woman out, but can she discover it before the car completely disappears?
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Arriving before the fire department, Officer Jack and Officer Kate find a house on fire and a man shouting for help from a second story window. Officer Jack frantically searches for a ladder, while Officer Kate keeps the man calm. What will she do if Officer Jack cannot find a ladder in time to save the man’s life?
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When Officer Jack and Officer Kate respond to a report of a stolen puppy they encounter a frustrated mom and a sad boy. The only clues she can give the officers are a description of the couple and their phone number. Will these clues be enough for Officer Jack and Officer Kate of crack the case wide open and retrieve the puppy?
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Office Jack and Officer Kate are in the airport terminal waiting to fly to Washington, DC, when a woman screams, “Help Me! My baby’s not breathing! Somebody, help me!
Officer Kate knows how to help her, but a scanner conveyor belt blocks her path to the frantic mother. Can she get there in time to save the baby?
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Dispatch sends Officer Jack and Officer Kate to catch a dog that is loose on the highway. They respond, but every time they get close to the dog, he runs further up the shoulder. Is he scared or is he leading them somewhere?
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Dispatch tells Officer Jack and Officer Kate that a group of people has been hit by a car and several are badly hurt. When they arrive before the EMTs, Officer Jack sees that one lady is bleeding badly. Officer Jack and Officer Kate wonder if their first-aid skills will be enough to help her. Then Officer Jack remembers the "Tourniquet for Heroes" given to him just a week earlier.
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EMT MORALEs CHILDREN'S BOOK series
EMT Morales records how Morales and Flynn apply their medical training to help injured neighbors and serve the community.
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42" of snow are on the ground when a woman calls 911 for help. When an ambulance and a National Guard Humvee can't get EMT Morales to the house, she has one more trick up her sleeve, but will it get her there?
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Ms. Sue, RN Children's Book Series
Ms. Sue, RN tells the story of three dedicated nurses who go above and beyond for their patients and families. This warm, inspiring children’s book introduces young readers to the compassion and commitment that define the nursing profession.
Ms. Sue, RN grows concerned when her young patient, Earl, suddenly becomes tired, withdrawn, and refuses to eat, slowing his recovery. Teaming up with Ms. Dee, she turns to Dr. Goyal for guidance. When he calls for a plan, the nurses create a creative “prescription” to help Earl—but will it work?
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“We’ve got to find a church that can use our help,” Ms. Dee said as they drove toward Western North Carolina to help Hurricane Helene victims. “Let’s pray about it,” Ms. Sue said, and they did. The next day, when they told Hector at Generation Church they were nurses, he exclaimed, “Praise God!” and said, “Follow me, I’ve got something to show you!” But what was he so excited to show them?
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The Adventures of Uncle Rocky & Officer Jack
Chapter Books
Follow the adventures of Uncle Rocky the Fireman and Officer Jack in these exciting chapter books for kids. Follow their adventures as they remain committed to serving others and helping those in need.
(Chapter Book - 3rd Grade)
The Adventures of Uncle Rocky, Fireman contains 12 exciting Uncle Rocky adventures including "Fire!," "Something's Missing," "Sparky's Rescue," and "Sparky Protects." Other chapters include: "The Academy," "Missy," "Market Meltdown," and "The Man in the Jacket."
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(Chapter Book - 3rd Grade)
Roll with Uncle Rocky, Bob, and Big Joe as they continue to fight fires, rescue people, and protect property in Hamilton Township in the latest Adventures of Uncle Rocky, Fireman. Follow their adventures as they remain committed to serving others and helping those in need.
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(Chapter Book - 3rd Grade)
follows the actions of Officers Jack and Kate as they patrol Hamilton Township and protect people, preserve property, and stop crime. Relatable, exciting, and positive, these stories give young readers an up-close look at the dedication and professionalism of everyday police officers.
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Steve and Stevie & Pete and Petey
The Steve and Stevie and Pete and Petey stories are Father/Son read aloud books. Each book shows a father acting responsibly with his son to either help his family or help others.
“Stevie Walker,” Daddy said, “what this yard needs is a tire swing.” Meet Stevie Walker. He is seven and is named after his dad, Steve, but everyone calls him Stevie. Stevie is excited because he and his dad are going to hang a tire swing from the big branch sticking out of the oak tree by the driveway. Together, Stevie, Sam - his older brother, and their father find or buy the swing’s materials. Then the boys realize the branch is way off the ground and they can’t get the rope over it. Their discouragement doesn’t last long as advice and help from dad, milk and cookies from mom, and a tip from Heather, their 10-year-old sister, does the trick and the swing is completed.
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“Daddy!” Petey Washburn shouted. “Sam’s doing it all wrong!” Meet Petey Washburn, age seven. He is named after his dad, Pete, but everyone calls him Petey. He and his older brother, Sam, are using their brand-new tire swing, but Sam is not swinging right and it’s tearing up the grass.
“Pete, we’d better go look,” Mom said to Daddy. Daddy agreed and they walked outside.
Raising Kids picks up the adventures of Pete and Petey, where Tire Swing left off. Pete and Petey enjoy a close father-son relationship and are members of a loving family that does things together, but will this hold true when they see what Sam is doing?
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“Daddy!” Petey Washburn shouted. “Sam’s doing it all wrong!” Meet Petey Washburn, age seven. He is named after his dad, Pete, but everyone calls him Petey. He and his older brother, Sam, are using their brand-new tire swing, but Sam is not swinging right and it’s tearing up the grass.
“Pete, we’d better go look,” Mom said to Daddy. Daddy agreed and they walked outside.
Raising Kids picks up the adventures of Pete and Petey, where Tire Swing left off.
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“Petey Washburn,” Daddy said, “Gramma needs more milk. How about you and I walk to the corner store and get some for her?”
Meet Petey Washburn. He is seven and is named after his dad, Pete, but everyone calls him Petey. Its Christmas, they are at Gramma’s house and she needs milk. When he and his dad step outside, they see their breath in the cold air and pretend they are railroad trains. Their fun stops when a lady slips and falls in front of them, spilling her groceries across the sidewalk. Petey and his dad rush to her aid. Petey gathers her groceries while his dad helps the lady to her feet. Together, they safely walk the lady home, but now the store is closed and they have no milk for Gramma.
“Petey,” Daddy said, “What do you think the women folk will say when we come home late and without any milk?
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“Daddy,” asked Petey Washburn, “Can I fly the kite?”
Meet Petey Washburn, age seven. He is named after his dad, Pete, but everyone calls him Petey. Its summer and they are at Nana and Granddaddy’s house packing the wagon to go to the beach.
“Sure can,” says his father, but Petey’s anticipation turns to disappointment when the kite refuses to fly. Pete thinks a tail might help, but anything they could use is back at the house. Petey will have to wait till tomorrow to fly the kite.
“Maybe not,” mom says with a smile as she hands Pete something, but will it work?
Kite Flying continues the adventures of Pete and Petey, who enjoy a very close father-son relationship and are members of a loving family that does things together.
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More Great Books for Young Readers!
Aunt Louise visits twice a year,
always dressed, in shoes, bag,
and hat to match.
And every time she visits,
she brings the girls,a very special snack.
But this time she has forgotten it,
or to the girls, it so seems.
They wonder if they’ll miss the pleasure,
of eating treats,
of which they’ve dreamed
Karen, a 3rd grade teacher, learns from Sam, one of her students, how baking cookies says, “I love you!” to his family and decides to start her own cookie-baking tradition. You can too, with the three excellent Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes in the book.
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On Jan 4, 1944, Coast Guard helicopter pilot #1, Frank A Erickson set two new aviation records when he flew blood plasma from New York City to Sandy Hook, NJ which was used to save the lives of several sailors.
The Thanksgiving table is set, but the guests have not shown up and 10-year-old Leonard cannot wait to start eating. Grandma Sadie wisely distracts him with memories till the rest of the family arrives.
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"What do you call a boomerang that does not work? - A stick. "
Stop-Action Jokes is 40 pages of jokes that are better then ""Dad" jokes and entirely suitable for the whole family. Great fun for grades 4 - 12.
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