This rhyming picture book pays tribute to firefighters on Thanksgiving Day.

It’s Thanksgiving Day at Station 1, and Firefighter Lou has planned a fabulous meal for everyone. But each time the alarm sounds, the firefighters run to an emergency, leaving behind half-peeled potatoes, unbaked bread, and melting ice cream. Then, at the biggest fire of the day, one of the firefighters gets hurt. Will they still be able to find a way to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Maribeth Boelts is the author of more than 20 books for children, including the Step into Reading titles Dogerella and Sleeping Bootsie. She lives in Iowa along with her grown children, grandchildren, and several pets. Visit her online at MaribethBoelts.com. View titles by Maribeth Boelts
Terry Widener was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He got his college degree from the University of Tulsa, and after school became a graphic designer. A few years into his career, Terry left the field and dedicated himself to becoming a full-time illustrator. Books that Terry has worked on are The Babe and I, Tambourine Moon, America’s Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle, Peg and the Whale, and Shoe Magic.  View titles by Terry Widener

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This rhyming picture book pays tribute to firefighters on Thanksgiving Day.

It’s Thanksgiving Day at Station 1, and Firefighter Lou has planned a fabulous meal for everyone. But each time the alarm sounds, the firefighters run to an emergency, leaving behind half-peeled potatoes, unbaked bread, and melting ice cream. Then, at the biggest fire of the day, one of the firefighters gets hurt. Will they still be able to find a way to celebrate Thanksgiving?

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Maribeth Boelts is the author of more than 20 books for children, including the Step into Reading titles Dogerella and Sleeping Bootsie. She lives in Iowa along with her grown children, grandchildren, and several pets. Visit her online at MaribethBoelts.com. View titles by Maribeth Boelts
Terry Widener was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He got his college degree from the University of Tulsa, and after school became a graphic designer. A few years into his career, Terry left the field and dedicated himself to becoming a full-time illustrator. Books that Terry has worked on are The Babe and I, Tambourine Moon, America’s Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle, Peg and the Whale, and Shoe Magic.  View titles by Terry Widener

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