Bestselling Convertible Fire Engine will give your young child hours of endless fun as it folds into a sit-in emergency vehicle, folds out into an interactive playmat and can be read as a storybook.Part of a bestselling series with over one million copies sold worldwideGreat for storytime and playtime with toddlers, pre-schoolers and young schoolchildrenA great gift for 2 year olds to 6 year oldsBright, colourful illustrations, packed with charming details for children to engage withFolds into a sit-in fire engine for imaginative play and role playing, key to a young child’s developmentYou and your child may begin by sharing the story to spark their imagination and curiosity, before revealing that they can join in and pretend to be a firefighter by sitting in the fold-out model, or play with their own toys on the playmat.In the story, you follow the firefighters and attend an emergency – the farmer’s barn is on fire! You have to get there quickly and avoid hazards along the way.Imaginative play and role-playing is vital for early years. It allows children to develop their imagination, whether fantasy or real-life – by being a firefighter. Children can process both familiar and unfamiliar scenarios – here, they can learn about the problem-solving and decision-making of a firefighter. Plus, your child will continue to develop their fine motor skills by using the playmat, as well as building listening and vocab skills during reading time.This Convertible book is part of a larger series of role-playing books by Miles Kelly, which has sold over one million copies worldwide. Miles Kelly Convertibles are the perfect interactive books for toddlers and young schoolchildren alike.