Description:
Out on the farm, to keep himself cool,
Aqua would swim in the dam or the pool.
When the rain didn't fall, there was no water supply,
The tanks became empty and the land bone dry.
When an angry fire came sweeping through,
What did Aqua Dog decide to do?
Aqua Dog Flames captures the extraordinary bond between a man and his dog. This inspiring book tells of the devastation of the Australian Bushfires and the hope and light that friendship brings. Aqua Dog Flames is book two in the Aqua Dog series, an educational tale on bushfire safety full of adventure and charm. After reading this story, you really believe that dogs are a man's best friend. The Aqua Dog series are educational stories about the natural disasters of drought, floods and bushfires. These books make a great teaching resource!
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Brief description: Lisa Van Der Wielen is a primary school teacher and writer from Perth, Western Australia. Her passions for teaching and writing lead her to become a Children's Author in 2017. Lisa's love for the beach, nature, dogs, family and the importance of virtues provide her with motivation to write poetry and stories that inspire. Her books proudly support the charities; Perth Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House Perth.Lisa Van Der Wielen is the author of: Vegetarian Polony, Luna Lucy, Aqua Dog, The Life of Gus, Luna Lucy and the Planets, Aqua Dog Flames, Little Dune, Echo.To find fun book activities and keep up to date with Lisa Van Der Wielen, please visit: https: //www.lisavanderwielen.com/
Review Quotes:
"Everyone's fave dog 'Aqua' is back, but this time he's in a real pickle. This beautiful dog who loves to swim faces his biggest challenge yet - a fire threatening to damage his beloved farm - the flora, fauna and of course Farmer and master. Aqua and Farmer work together but the fire digs in... What will Aqua do? My boys were hooked on this one, start to finish. Alison Mutton's incredibly accurate illustrations are the perfect compliment to Lisa's writings. Another beautifully written story by an author who continues to make a name for herself in this industry. The book finishes with a 'FIRE SAFETY' message, which we all should read. I also highly recommend the Luna Lucy series of Lisa's books to anyone out there. "
"This book is a perfect book for older elementary kids to talk about water conservation and fire safety. The illustrations are gorgeous and story doesn't shy from the weighty important and timely subject. For children in Australia this book would also be a really good book to start conversations about current events and the importance of rebuilding after disasters. In the tradition of Fred Rogers who didn't shy away from talking about important subjects with children this book presents a natural disaster in a way that a child can understand."