Why Weren't the Firefighters Wearing Pajamas: A Story About the Important People Who Work at Night
By (Author) Jay Rosenstein
Illustrated by Jim Starr
BookBaby
BookBaby
24th April 2025
United States
Children
Fiction
Paperback
24
Width 215mm, Height 279mm, Spine 2mm
117g
When Danny sees a bright red fire engine race by his Grandma and Grandpa's house late one night, he wonders "why weren't the firefighters wearing pajamas"
Join Danny as he goes on a magical adventure throughout the city where he meets workers performing all kinds of important jobs at night.
As scary as the night can be to young children, they will learn there is another world that exists while they are asleep. As they see firefighters, doctors, newspaper reporters and others working at night, they will discover that nighttime may not be such a scary place after all.
With a surprise, feel-good ending, this book is both fun and educational for all young children!
When Jay Rosenstein was six years old, he won a book writing contest put on by the local library in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Little did he know that for the next 45 years he would continue his career in journalism as a newspaper reporter, writer/editor and now a children's book author. Jay has never had to work at night, but he hopes his book will inspire others to appreciate that there is another world that exists when most of us go to bed.
Illustrator Jim Starr always loved drawing and painting. He remembers in elementary school being sent out in the hall with his desk, having been caught drawing instead of paying attention. So it was natural for him to pursue a career as an illustrator. He's thankful that he has been able to make a living doing what he loves for over 30 years.
Illustrator Jim Starr always loved drawing and painting. He remembers in elementary school being sent out in the hall with his desk, having been caught drawing instead of paying attention. So it was natural for him to pursue a career as an illustrator. He's thankful that he has been able to make a living doing what he loves for over 30 years.