Fisci the Fire Safety Fox & Friends©
Wildfire Activity & Coloring Book for Kids & Families
What “kids” & families are saying….
“I liked drawing and the red fire truck.” ~ Teigun O’Connor, Age 8
“I loved Poppy the Prepared Pony and making a fire escape plan with my family.” ~ Ellee O’Connor, Age 9
“I liked making my fire emergency bag. The list of items helped me know what to add to my bag.” ~Zeric Cross, Age 14
“I understand the importance of teaching our children about fire safety. This book helped bring fire awareness to my children in a fun and engaging way! My kids loved the fun characters and enjoyed implementing the activities into our routine. I feel better prepared knowing my kids know what to do in case of a fire emergency.” ~ Britney Cross, Mom & Californian
ARTIST CREDIT: JOHN DUBIN VIA WWW.JOHNDUBINART.COM
About the Book…
Wildfire emergencies are a growing concern in many parts of the United States and the world, including California. Mari and John, who are both native Californians, created this free and fun coloring and activity book to help families reduce their fear while preparing for such an emergency. Their goal is to help children, families and schools learn ways of preparing for a wildfire emergency, and to motivate and educate children and their families in taking first important steps in wildfire safety preparation.
Family Fun…
The book includes short stories about California animals and sea life doing imaginary things like camping. singing, skateboarding, and surfing! There are pictures to color, things to draw, and activities for kids and families to participate in. The book has helpful tips and wildfire safety information and is family friendly - children between the ages of 4-9 will especially enjoy the book. Additionally, there are important wildfire safety tips from Fisci the fox, his friend Moonstone the Sea Otter, and their other forest and sea creature friends.
About the Author…
Mari A. Lee, LMFT, is a licensed Psychotherapist and author with over 15 years of clinical experience who specializes in complex and betrayal trauma, addiction, and works with first responders, their families, and survivors. Mari is an animal and environmental advocate who enjoys writing and supporting people in living their best lives.
About the Artist…
John Dubin is a high school teacher, artist, and illustrator with over 20 years of teaching experience. He has a love for travel, nature, animals, the ocean, and the environment. John also enjoys hiking, gardening, and, as a trained and certified gemologist, enjoys exploring and rock hunting in various parts of the world.
ARTIST CREDIT: JOHN DUBIN VIA WWW.JOHNDUBINART.COM
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fisci the Fire Safety Fox ® is a registered trademarked character and may not be used or reproduced for any purpose without receiving written permission from the authors. Additionally, the book is copyrighted. No portion of the book or the characters within the book may be used or reproduced for any purpose without written permission from the authors. A licensing contract is available for limited use, and you may contact Mari A. Lee at mari@growthcounselingservices.com to learn more about this.
DISCLAIMER: The authors/artist are not trained fire fighters or wildfire emergency personnel. This book should not act as, nor should it replace, official wildfire safety instructions. Please consult with trained firefighters or trained professional fire emergency personal for up-to-date instructions for your community and family. By downloading and using this book, you release the authors/artist, their affiliates, companies, or organizations from any personal or professional liability and understand that you will use this material at your own risk. The authors and artist are not affiliated with any of the organizations listed in the resource section.