Review by Booklist Review
In this follow-up to Doctor Ted (2008), little bear Ted becomes a firefighter, with good-intentioned, comical results. The descriptive prose is simple and peppy, and the colorful illustrations nicely depict the diverse animal characters' amusing expressions as they react to the mayhem Ted inadvertently causes. Kids may wonder about a few unexplained story angles, such as how, exactly, the principal's pants ignite, but they will appreciate Ted's well-meaning actions as well as the pleasure he finds in providing help.--Rosenfeld, Shelle Copyright 2009 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
When the overzealous young bear who enjoyed a stint as a medical "professional" in Doctor Ted smells smoke one morning, he decides to become a firefighter and puts out the source of the "fire" (his breakfast toast) with a makeshift fire extinguisher (whipped cream in a can). After rescuing a kitten, two puppies and three tricycles from the sizzling hot sidewalk (he puts them all in a tree), he arrives at school only to find potential fire hazards everywhere. Lemaitre's thick lines and bold color schemes emphasize the resulting chaos as Ted "protects" his classmates, leaving them speechless ("No need to thank me," he adds). Ted's blind confidence in his abilities will provoke lots of laughs. Ages 4-8. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-A young bear wakes up one morning smelling smoke, and when he can't find a firefighter, he becomes one. But Firefighter Ted gets so distracted by the details of being a rescue hero that he doesn't pay attention to what is actually happening around him. He uses a fire extinguisher on a piece of burnt toast among other disasters. Ted does, however, end up "rescuing" the school principal in a fairly spectacular way, proving that he does have fire-safety skills. Beaty and Lemaitre, who previously teamed up for Doctor Ted (S & S, 2008), again bring a light hand to their story. Ted is lovable despite his bumbling and his tendency to cause more trouble. A good book for all wannabe firefighters and for those who just love a fun story.-Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
(Preschool, Primary) It's career-shift time for the civic-minded bear cub from Beaty and Lemaitre's Doctor Ted (rev. 5/08). The former pretend physician awakens to the smell of smoke and, since he can't find a real firefighter anywhere in his bedroom, decides to don the red uniform and tackle the job himself. As in the first book, the comedy stems from Ted's obliviousness while performing his self-appointed tasks. He isn't fazed by Mom's annoyance after he sprays his burnt toast with a fire extinguisher/ whipped cream canister -- "now it's nutritious and safe," Ted explains -- and takes bystanders' confused silence for admiration when he "rescues" a kitten (and two puppies and three tricycles) by putting them up a tree. Lemaitre's heavily outlined cartoons, rendered in day-glo colors, embrace the story's manic silliness, especially once Ted reaches school and continues in firefighter mode. He appears to be driving his principal toward early retirement, but along the way he saves the school science fair -- or at least the principal's pants -- from going up in flames. Well done, Ted. What will you become next? (The last page provides a clue...) From HORN BOOK, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Following his day as a doctor (Doctor Ted, 2008), Ted awakens to the odor of smoke (burned toast) and decides that since a firefighter cannot be found he must save the day himself. Outfitted and equipped with a whipped-cream fire extinguisher and a roll of caution tape, Ted faces a day filled with "fire hazards" and people who don't especially appreciate his brand of "help." In one scene Ted points out that Principal Bigham is blocking the fire alarm and "helps" him to safety by tying him up with caution tape. This rather steams the principal, who is then encouraged to "Stop, drop, and roll" to keep from overheating further. Beaty's tongue-in-cheek humor keeps the pages turning until finally Ted's diligence pays off and he really does put out a fireand the scene is set for another sequel. Lemaitre's brilliant colors fairly jump off the pages. Capitalizing on the understated tone, his characters brim with personality and the scenes tell the real story. Sure to fire up kids' imaginations while tickling their funny bones at the same time. (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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