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“I unfurl my yellow hose

and SPLOOSH…

the water flows!”

Sure, there are other picture books about fire trucks.

But have they ever sprayed you in the face with a fire hose?

Augmented reality has the power to captivate young readers and deepen their ability to understand and engage with a book.

The folks at Los Angeles-based educational entertainment company Living Popups are the creative masterminds who brought Little Buck to life with skill and heart in a way that you simply have to see to believe.

AR is more than animation, it’s an interactive 3D experience.

Children get to learn, laugh, and dance with Little Buck – and answer his questions right on the screen.

How it works

  1. Open the camera on your phone or tablet and scan the QR code found here or on the back of your book

  2. Download the free Living Popups app

  3. Tap on the Little Buck the Fire Truck cover

  4. Point your phone everywhere you see Little Buck to bring him to life!

Does Little Buck sound familiar?

He’s voiced by Emmy winner and Broadway star Richard Schiff! Check out this behind-the-scenes footage of Richard recording the audio for Living Popup’s animation team.