My First Emergency on the Ferry is about a young boy who has trouble breathing and his dad calls the ambulance. Read along to find out what happens when Ambo Kookie comes to help! My First Emergency is a fun and engaging children’s book series where the ambulance, fire brigade and police come to help. Created by an Australian paramedic, the books tell stories of kids experiencing their first emergency with situations children can relate to that teach them important things to learn about an emergency. An emergency can be an incredibly stressful and scary event for kids. The My First Emergency stories are hardback picture books that aims to help kids become familiar with various types of emergencies to help them cope and respond better when they are faced in a crisis or an unexpected situation like an emergency. Targeting early childhood, kids can learn what happens and what to do in an emergency, with a discussion page as a perfect way to start conversations that teach children important things to know and practise in an emergency, like the emergency number to call. The books feature cute Australian native animals as the first responders – Ambo Kookie a Kookaburra, Fireman Rooey a Kangaroo and Police Officer Emy an Emu making reading and learning an important topic fun.

Amie Cawood is a paramedic in Brisbane, Australia. Her passion is helping people which has inspired her to create books for children to learn about the emergency services. Amie started writing kids stories as a hobby in between shifts and family life. Growing up in the Aussie bush surrounded by Australian native animals and her experiences helping kids in her job helped shape the creation of her vision. With cute characters and everyday situations for children to relate to, her stories make an important topic fun and enjoyable for every family.