Snout

Snout and Captain Paulie are the city's ultimate fire engine duo-until shiny new Fire Engine 75 arrives on the scene. Suddenly, Snout must hang up his hoses. He fears his days as a fire engine are over.

Captain Paulie has a brilliant plan that might change everything. Can Snout get on board with the plan and find a way to shine once more?

Author Kelley M Likes and Illustrator Ninnani invite you to join Snout on a heartwarming journey of embracing change and finding a new purpose.

• Kids ages: 6 and 8
• Grades: 1st & 2nd
• Early/Transitional Reader
• Lexile Level 440L

Snout has strong emotional appeal with themes of resilience, change, teamwork, and finding purpose, plus the always popular fire truck setting, which makes it both heartwarming and exciting for kids.

~ when old meets new: a story of self-worth

~ overcoming doubt and finding purpose

~ fire station favorite for storytime

~ great for SEL classrooms and counselors

~ early reader book with big emotions

~ fire truck story with heart

~ perfect for kids who love rescue vehicles

~ includes teamwork and confidence themes