Impatient Pamela Calls 9-1-1
Young readers of this exceptionally well-conceived and executed picture book will identify with Pamela and become better equipped to handle emergency 9-1-1 phone calls should the need ever arise.” - Children’s Bookwatch
“Children need a lesson when to call 9-1-1.” - Jane Henderson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“A child may save a life – possibly his or her own – from what can be learned in this entertaining book by career educator Mary Koski . . . It is beautifully done . . . I included it as a recommendation of gifts for grand kids in my Mainly for Seniors column for Copley News Service.” - Lori Hansen, Copley News Service
“Unlike books with a teaching message that eclipse the fun and adventure of a good story, Impatient Pamela and its companion workbook are great reads.” - Boston Parents’ Paper
“In this instructive story, Pamela learns her address, how to use the telephone, how to dial 9-1-1, and how to recognize an emergency. The style is light and breezy and the illustrations amusing.” - Ann Kalkhoff, Children’s Book Review Service
“Wow, cool book. Are you going to write more Pamela stories?” - 9-year-old reader from South Carolina
“ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!! I have two boys who love this book! . . . Pamela is fun for both parents and children.” - Reader from Superior, Wisconsin (online review)
“”Parents and guardians generally assume they will be the ones to deal with an emergency, but what happens if children need to do so on their own?” - Abby Busch, Palladium-Item
“Great tool for me to use during story times when promoting safety. This is a great tool when doing PR’s for our EMS service. It helps in getting the information on not just dialing 9-1-1. It tells the children they need to know the address they are at and what their telephone number is. The illustrator is great. The children love to look for Meow-Man . . . Thanks to the author and illustrator.” - Online review “Unlike books with a teaching message that eclipse the fun and adventure of a good story, Impatient Pamela [Impatient Pamela Calls 9-1-1] and its companion workbook are great reads." - Boston Parents' Paper |