Santa gets stuck in a chimney and firefighters are called in for the rescue.

In the style of Clement Moore's well-known poem, the firefighters from Firehouse One receive a visit from Ol' Sergeant Nick, who leaves them lots of surprises, including a shiny new pumper truck, while they are putting out a fire on Christmas Eve.

T' was the night before Christmas when all through the station, not a creature was stirring not even the dalmation. Its Christmas Eve at the local fire house and the chief is in for a magical surprise!

A Firehouse's Night Before Christmas - The magic of Christmas comes alive in a charming and delightful story centered around a brave team of firefighters. Follow along as the firefighting family springs into action to help another family on Main Street on Christmas Eve. The family's fast acting response to their smoke alarms and practice with home escape, combined with all the tools of the trade from the firefighters, stop the fire and save the day before the snow has a chance to melt. This interactive book includes a seek and find image list for readers and listeners to notice all the details of the images. Lessons at the end of the story provide parents and child an understanding of fire safety and prevention and things to practice in the home. Finally, "Be Fire Safe! The Sounds of Fire Safety" is a song included through QR Code link for all to learn and sing. Closely adapted from "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore, this book weaves the best lines from the classic poem into the world of firefighting and fire safety. Work the Holiday with the Fire Captain and his crew of firefighters as they keep their community safe. Being Fire Safe is the Bravest Thing To Be!

"'Twas the night before Christmas . . ." and Texas is ready and waiting for old Santy to appear. You may know the story, but you've never heard it like this before. Based on Clement C. Moore's poem, Texas Night Before Christmas is filled with images of the Lone Star State, whimsical illustrations, and playful text. It's an icy Christmas Eve as this Texas family prepares for Santy's visit. A great ruckus arouses Pa, and he spies Santy himself in full Western garb: rawhide suit, Stetson, and cowboy boots. He fills the young'uns' waiting boots, then warms himself a while before leaving for his next stop. As Ma and Pa lose sight of him in the fog, Santy calls out, "Merry Christmas, y'heah? And y'all have a good night!"

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