Little Buck the Fire Truck
Written by Jacqui Jorgeson
Illustrated by Elita Elkana
Release Date: August 22, 2023
ISBN: 978-1-955690-49-2
"Little Buck the Fire Truck" follows a compassionate fire engine left behind during a wildfire response. As the blaze escalates and larger trucks falter, Little Buck rises to the occasion. This tale offers solace to all children, especially those in fire-prone areas, addressing challenges with care. The book is AR-enabled via the "LP Bookspace" app, enhancing the experience.
About the Author
Jacqui Jorgeson is a writer and fourth-generation Californian. She lives in beautiful Sonoma County, which has experienced four major wildfires in the last four years. In the midst of them, she birthed a son, Edsel, and created a nonprofit called Volunteer Fire Foundation. Proceeds from Little Buck the Fire Truck will benefit the foundation, which supports the recruitment, retention, and well-being of volunteer firefighters throughout Northern California.
About the Illustrator
Elita Elkana is a show creator and character designer with a BAA in Animation from Sheridan College in Canada. She has worked on preschool shows aired on Netflix, Nickelodeon, and Disney Junior; and has an award winning animated film called "Wakalulu." She comes from a family of artists who encouraged her to doodle on the walls of their home when she was little, which was how she fell in love with drawing. Little Buck is her first children’s book illustration.
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Little Buck the fire truck is a little old fire engine with a big ‘ole heart. When a wildfire starts just outside of town, the fancy new engines race off to answer the call, leaving Little Buck behind at the station. But as the fire grows and the big trucks run out of water, they’ll need backup. Does this little engine have what it takes to save the day in a major way?
Little Buck the Fire Truck is an instant classic that will resonate with all children but may be especially meaningful for those who live in fire-prone areas. Reading and discussing this book with children is a gentle, trauma-informed way to help them understand some of the challenging elements of wildfire, including smoke, sirens, and evacuation, while reassuring them that, in hard times, help is always on the way.
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