I'm a Police Officer (A Tinyville Town Book)

July 31, 2017
Biggs follows I’m a Firefighter with another career-themed trip to the diverse municipality of Tinyville Town, following a female officer through a busy day that includes rescuing a tree-stuck cat, helping a schoolgirl cross the street, and figuring out who robbed the grocery store and bakery. The perp’s description (“Big ears. Long tail. Likes bananas and donuts”) and a trail of peels and crumbs leads to a runaway monkey from the zoo. Bigg’s crisp narration and peppy cartooning make this an upbeat intro to a job that, as the officer explains, requires that she “be ready for anything.” Up to age 3. Agent: Steven Malk, Writers House.

July 1, 2017

Toddler-PreS-Kathy, a police officer, puts on her uniform and heads off to work. In her capacity to protect and serve the citizens of Tinyville Town, she explains, "No task is too big, or too small" and she must be ready for anything. When the bakery and grocery store are robbed, Kathy springs into action. She listens carefully, takes notes, and follows clues. Young sleuths will solve the case right along with Kathy. The mixed-media cartoon artwork is bold outlined and energetic. A modern, engaging look at a community helper and a fun addition to the series.

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Little readers learn about the police force.Every morning the black, female police officer wakes up and serves the citizens of Tinyville Town. The police officer walks her beat, rescues a cats from a tree ("No task is too big"), helps a young child cross the street safely ("or too small"), and even solves a mystery. The mystery, involving an escaped monkey from the local zoo, has clues peppered throughout the board book that eagle-eyed little ones will delight in discovering. One, for instance, is the banana peel the officer prevents the young child from stepping on. The illustrations employ an effective blue, yellow, and black color scheme that reflects the officer's uniform. The book's pace, covering a day in the life of a police officer, lends itself well to a bedtime read. A worthy introduction to the concept of police officers. (Board book. 1-3)

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