Firefighters in the Dark

Firefighters in the Dark by Dshka Slater is a picture book that reminds me how important it is to have role models in your life to look up to. It is apparent in the book that the little girl really looks up to the firefighters who live right next to her house. I think she thinks of them as such admirable people so she imagines them saving people in extraordinary situations. They save princess from a castle that is on fire from a dragon; they save a boy who jumped to Pluto; and they even save the stars in the sky because they are on fire. This reminds me of when I was younger and I really looked up to my dad. As a young child I remember using my imagination and thinking that my dad could basically do anything. I love him so much and thought so highly of him that I remember thinking he could solve any problem I ever had. As a child I believe it is important to have a good mentor to look up to. It makes children feel loved and safe.