Fire in the Forest!

A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses anxiety about natural disasters, particularly wildfires they may have seen on the news. This gentle chapter book follows a young boy named Sam as his community prepares for, evacuates from, and recovers after a forest fire. It focuses on proactive, helpful responses rather than the scariness of the disaster itself. The story highlights themes of bravery, community teamwork, and the resilience of both people and nature. For children ages 6-9, it provides a reassuring and empowering framework for understanding a frightening event, modeling how communities come together to keep everyone, including animals, safe.