Book excerpt: "Young readers of this exceptionally well-conceived and executed picture book will identify with Pamela and become better equipped to handle emergency 9-1-1 phone calls should the need ever arise."-"Children's Bookwatch "In this instructive story, Pamela learns her address, how to use the telephone, how to dial 9-1-1, and how to recognize an emergency. The style is light and breezy and the illustrations amusing."-Ann Kalkhoff, Children's Book Review Service Impatient Pamela is back with this second edition of her first adventure. She learns all about using the telephone and how to call 9-1-1. She's impatient to make the call, but she needs to learn about true emergencies. When her friend Martin visits and chokes on a bite of his sandwich, it's time for Pamela to stay calm. Will she remember her lessons? Children love going along with Pamela as she saves the day. And Pamela's cat, Meow-Man, is on every page. Winner of The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval.