Maisy's Ambulance

Reach for this book when your toddler is processing a recent scrape or feeling anxious about the sights and sounds of emergency vehicles. It is an ideal tool for demystifying first responders and medical care through a lens of friendship and community help. In this story, Maisy and Charley drive their ambulance to help Eddie the Elephant, who has taken a tumble while roller skating. The narrative focuses on the helpfulness of the crew and the simple steps of first aid. With its bold, primary colors and sturdy shaped pages, it transforms a potentially scary situation into a manageable and even exciting event. Parents will appreciate how it models empathy and shows that help is always on the way when we are hurt.