Speeding trucks with flashing light and blaring sirens grab the attention of little kids whenever they race down the road, heading to help people who are injured in an accident. EMTs ride in the back, ready to spring into rescue mode as soon as they arrive. It's important for children to learn about the important role these emergency vehicles play in saving lives every single day. Ambulance picture books for children convey the critical role they play in transporting sick and injured people to the hospital as fast as possible.
A fantastic choice perfect for preschoolers. The bold, cartoonish pictures and rhythmic text take children on a day in the life of this important rescue vehicle. There is a great picture dictionary in the back that introduces readers to all the parts of an ambulance.
Children's Non-Fiction Books About Ambulances
By the time these important vehicles pull up to the hospital, doctors and nurses are there waiting to evaluate incoming patients, perform emergency surgeries, and other lifesaving measures. However, so much has happened to keep people stable before this point, thanks to police officers and EMTs who arrived at the scene of the accident and jumped into action. These nonfiction ambulance books take readers on a journey inside the truck where they will learn about all the features and medical equipment used to help people. A fun gift idea is to pair an interactive toy with a few of these emergency rescue stories for kids to recreate the scenes spread across the pages.
To the Rescue! Ambulances
This is a non-fiction ambulance book for children that is full of fantastic photographs. Kids will learn all kinds of interesting facts about the advanced technology built into these rescue vehicles. The book walks them through the most important job of an emergency rescue vehicle and everything they do to keep people safe while transporting them to the closest hospital.
Machines at Work: Ambulances
Real photos fill this informative title that takes readers inside the truck. Simple text explains all of the medical equipment that the paramedics use to save lives of people in distress. This is a good non-fiction option for kids who are just starting to read independently.
Emergency Monster Squad
This is not your everyday ambulance picture book. The Emergency Monster Squad is called into action when other-worldly beings need help. What happens when a skeleton has a fracture, a zombie has chest pains, or a kraken mommy is ready to deliver her baby? A special group of EMTs jump into their amboolance and put their medical rescue skills to the test.
Please Don't Dance in My Ambulance
A cute book for toddlers about a child who dances his way through life. When he wants to learns about ambulances, he takes his fancy moves onto the vehicle where he learns a bit about what EMTs do. He watches them give someone some oxygen and put some medicine in their arm. This is a light, fun, rhyming book that provides a simplified introduction to the work they do.
Avi the Ambulance to the Rescue!
Avi is an enthusiastic emergency vehicle who wants nothing more than to rescue people in need of help. When his mom, the command car, doesn't believe that Avi is ready yet to handle a real emergency. So, while the other rescue vehicles get to work, Avi assigned the job of restocking supplies. Feeling dejected, Avi and his medic head out to do their job, but along the way they pass a kitten that needs rescuing. Avi's enthusiasm is restored in this story for young children.
Frederic the Paramedic
A skateboarder has been injured in an accident, so Frederick the Paramedic jumps into action. The first thing he does is inspect his ambulance to make sure he has everything he needs. Then he speeds over to the skateboard park, assesses and treats the patient. It is determined that he needs to go to the hospital, so off they go! A good introduction to the steps a paramedic follows when responding to an emergency.
Ambulance in Action
A car has crashed into a tree and the passenger is injured. So Meerkat jumps into the rescue truck, and turns on the siren to alert traffic to get out of his way. The ambulance finally arrives at the scene where a fire crew has to remove the door of the car to free the passenger. A good selection for preschoolers and kindergartners.
Baby's First Ambulance Book
Join a family of friendly critters as they jump into action. They zoom through town helping everyone who has an emergency requiring their services. This sturdy board book is shaped like an ambulance and even has wheels that turn! Toddlers will love exploring the bold pictures of the ambulance while also working on their fine motor skills.
Avi the Ambulance Goes to School
Avi has a lot to learn before he is ready to save lives. So just like everyone else, he heads to school where he learns all of the important skills. Most importantly, he needs to learn how to zip through traffic so he can transport patients safely to the hospital. A gentle introduction for preschoolers about a personified ambulance that is sure to be a hit.
Bizzy Bear Ambulance Rescue
An exciting, interactive board book for preschoolers who are curious about ambulances. Bizzy Bear, a paramedic, jumps into action when he is alerted to a injured cyclist. Readers will love riding along in the ambulance and playing with all of the moveable parts, like spinning the driving wheel and turning on the flashing lights.
Ambulances on the Move
All the technology and life-saving features of ambulances are covered in this vibrant picture book. Very detailed photographs give kids a glimpse at all of the equipment stored inside the cabin. Captions throughout the book point out all of the different medical tools the EMTs use to assess, treat, and transport patients to the hospital.
Amazing Rescue Vehicles: Ambulances
For kids interested in learning all about the technical components of an ambulance, this non-fiction book is a good place to start. All of this vehicles parts are explained in detail. There is also a helpful pictorial diagram for kids who want to know more about this rescue vehicle. Large photographs of different styles and colors are also interesting to see.
Ambulance!
The bold, bright pictures and very simple text in this ambulance book will appeal to preschoolers. Kids follow EMTs as they ride on an ambulance to an emergency, load a patient on the stretcher, and rush this person to a hospital for care. Visually appealing and easy enough for toddlers to follow along.
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