Daniel's First Fireworks

by Becky Friedman (Adapter), Jason Fruchter (Illustrations)

Daniel Tiger and his little sister Margaret see fireworks for the first time in this adorable 8x8 storybook based on a popular episode of "Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood"!
Daniel Tiger and his family are going to see a special fireworks show on Jungle Beach! At first, Daniel is scared of how loud the fireworks are, but when Daniel holds his little sister s hand, he feels better. This sweet storybook about a first experience is sure to be a hit with Daniel Tiger fans!
(c) 2016 The Fred Rogers Company"

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Summer

24 pages, Library Binding

First published May 31, 2016

About the author

Becky Friedman is a writer for children's television shows including Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, The Stinky & Dirty Show, Wishenpoof, Esme and Roy, and Creative Galaxy. Ms. Friedman is a graduate of Tufts University.

Reviews

[Kathryn (Dragon Bite Books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review originally posted on my blog, Nine Pages .

Daniel helps his little sister overcome her fear of the fireflies, which she has never seen, by holding her hand and showing no fear himself. She holds his hand as does his dad as the fireworks start, and they are louder than Daniel thought that they would be. This is a sweet story about encountering new things and helping others experience new things that might be frightening. Reading this aloud, I avoided the ending catchphrase, which is unfamiliar to me, and any singing. I really don't remember much of Mister Roger's Neighborhood anymore, and I have never seen Daniel's Tiger's Neighborhood.

[Asho · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have I mentioned lately that L is obsessed with Daniel Tiger books right now? This is one of four that she checked out from the library recently. She enjoyed having this read to her and reminiscing about watching her first fireworks show last month. I have to admit these books are growing on me. I'd still rather not read TV tie-in books when there are so many great, original children's picture books to read. But if she's going to get obsessed with a TV show book, I'm glad it's sweet, gentle, smart Daniel Tiger and not something else.

[Erin Penn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fireworks, and other new things, can be scary. Scaredy cat Daniel, from the Land-of-Makebelieve, goes on a picnic with his family to watch fireworks. Daniel and his little sister learn to hold hands when scared.

A nice message with a story containing several different scenes, a solid developing narrative.

[Donna Mork · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daniel teaches his sister about fireflies and holds her hand when she's scared. She returns the favor when he hears how loud fireworks are and is a little scared too.

[Diane Coon · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter loves this.

[Asher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like when Daniel gets to see the fireworks.

[Alicia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think my little is too young for this one yet. She loves watching Daniel Tiger, but wasn't as interested in reading about him.

[Aarvik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bye bye 2022!

[Izzy Crislip · Rating 5 out of 5]

As great book to help kids with their fear of fireworks and other fears.

[Charlie Stubbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always one of the grandkids first favorite characters.

[Hannah Joly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great book for students to see characters how exciting experiences and how they accomplished those experiences