Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review!
Can a Fire Truck and a Dragon be friends? Find out in this new companion to the household favorite Shark vs. Train!
It’s the wackiest rivalry ever, when the fire-breathing ruler of the skies and the fearless fire truck go head to head in an epic battle of fire vs water! Who will win?
But wait, is it actually a competition?
Their rivalry takes unexpected turns as these two unlikely friends face off at a campfire, a birthday party, and more with unexpected results. Who will you root for?
With playful illustrations and charming text, Fire Truck vs Dragon gives readers an unexpected twist on a would-be rivalry, turned friendship.
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Reviews:
★ Starred Review!
“Frustrated expectations have seldom been so funny; Barton’s misdirections are beautifully timed, and McCloskey’s digitally enhanced pencil-and-watercolor drawings are bright and exuberant.” – Publishers Weekly
“Barton deftly upsets expectations, both for those familiar with his previous book and newcomers who know what ‘versus’ means … And McCloskey’s daffy cartoons make a perfect complement to Barton’s high-wired hilarity. A friendship story for the young and vicious.” – Kirkus
“Barton’s energetic day-in-the-life story of an unlikely pair of friends, Fire Truck and Dragon, teaches young readers quite literally to look beyond a book’s cover… McCloskey’s vibrant illustrations implement a striking primary color palette with expressive characters and fun, roughshod linework to match the liveliness of the plot. This book teaches readers to express and appreciate differences, value unlikely and unexpected friendships, and be proud of yourself and your loved ones for things you succeed at.” – Booklist
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