StoryMakers with Matthew Reinhart WHAT’S UP, FIRE TRUCK?
Ever wonder how pop-up books are made? Join author and paper engineer, Matthew Reinhart for StoryMakers to find out how he created his new book WHAT’S UP FIRETRUCK? (It folds into a firetruck!) and learn to make your own pop-up book.
Kids! Do you have an idea for a great pop-up book? Let Matthew know in the comments — and don’t forget to check out his pop-up templates and tutorials below! You will be making your own pop-up books in no time!
ABOUT THE BOOK

Introducing Pop Magic, an innovative line of preschool books from pop-up wizard Matthew Reinhart that makes learning fun!
Follow a firefighter through a busy day at the fire station. Lift the flaps to open the fire truck doors and peek inside, help a crew member put on his protective gear, and unfold the ladder to help the firefighters save the day. When the story is over, follow simple instructions to transform the pages of the book into a three-dimensional fire truck! There’s so much to discover in this stunning interactive board book from Matthew Reinhart—his very first book for the preschool market!
Check out Matthew’s Pop-Up Templates, Tutorials, and MORE!
Parents and educators will love Matthew’s NEW series: ART CLASS!
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Art Class With Matthew Reinhart: Pull Tab Puppet
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Walking Caterpillar
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Magic Picture Frame
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Pop-Up Diorama
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Scratch Art Picture
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Art Class with Mathew Reinhart: Bunny Basket
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Pop-Ups for Beginners
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Art Class with Mathew Reinhart: Blooming Paper Towel Tube Flower
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Paper Animals
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Mini Foosball Game
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DIY Pop-Up Peacock from Matthew Reinhart
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Pull-Back Recycle Racer
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'May The Fourth Be With You' Week Art Class - Papercraft Mando Child
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'May The Fourth Be With You' Art Class 2: Paper Towel Roll Lightsaber
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DIY Pop-Up Big Hug from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY T-Rex Pop with Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Dragon Pop from Matthew Reinhart
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Pop-Up Board Game
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Tessellations
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Pop-Up Master Class with Matthew Reinhart: Asymmetrical V-Folds
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Paper Craft Mobile
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DIY Rainbow Pop-Up from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Pop-Up Ice Cream Cone with Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Pop-Up Hot Dog from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Pop-Up Fish Friend from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Pop-Up House from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Transforming Robot from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Pop-Up Elephant from Matthew Reinhart
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Cardboard Dinosaur Skeleton Sculpture
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DIY Pop-Up Construction Crane from Matthew Reinhart
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Paper Craft Diorama Box
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Miniature Ship In A Bottle
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Art Class With Matthew Reinhart: Paper Pop Launcher
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Pop-Up School with Matthew Reinhart: Lesson 5: V-Fold Box With Lid and Contents and Layer Box House
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Pop-Up School with Matthew Reinhart: Lesson 5: Layer Box Closed and a Filled V-fold Box
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DIY Pop-Up Firetruck from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Pop-Up Ambulance from Matthew Reinhart
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Pop-Up Present Box
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DIY Autumn Tree from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Hogwarts Letter Pop from Matthew Reinhart
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Art Class with Matthew Reinhart: Halloween Skeleton
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DIY Make-Your-Own Monster from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Papercraft House Elf Puppet from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Thanksgiving Turkey Snap-Up Pop from Matthew Reinhart
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Pop-Up Master Class with Matthew Reinhart: Dowel & String Spinner
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DIY Learning Unit: Insects and Arthropods: Bees from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Learning Unit: Insects and Arthropods: Rhinoceros Beetle from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Pop-Up Xmas Tree Ornament from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Learning Unit: Insects and Arthropods: Fiddler Crab from Matthew Reinhart
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DIY Learning Unit: Insects and Arthropods: Scorpion from Matthew Reinhart
ABOUT Matthew
Pop-ups, paper art, and beyond – From before Matthew could remember, art always took center stage. Despite moving several times throughout childhood, his sketchbook was always nearby, a constant friend wherever his family roamed. Being creative just felt right to him, whether just drawing pictures or crafting wild contraptions out of anything he could scavenge around the house. He loved reading and learning about nature, science, and ancient history, but his school notebooks often had more drawings than actual notes!
After high school, Matthew chose to study biology in preparation for medical school, thinking an art-related job might be impossible. College life at Clemson University in South Carolina was busy and interesting, but it never felt right. A career in medicine, while challenging, did not make him happy. After a year of thinking things out in New York City, Matthew decided to take the plunge and follow his dream. He was accepted at the prestigious Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and studied as an industrial designer, focused on designing toys. After graduating Pratt, Matthew settled New York City and apprenticed with an acclaimed children’s book author. In a few years, he discovered his true calling: becoming a children’s book author, illustrator, and paper engineer.

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Executive Producer: Julie Gribble
Hi,
Terrific new book in this magical Pop-Up series. Matthew you are a true pop-up ‘Genius.’
Way back in 2010 you created an exciting dinosaur square for my 5th quilt, that has been exhibited across the US in Children’s Museums, and on the square you wrote that…Books are indeed Magic! The books you continue to create are magical and enjoyed by so many children and adults. Wishing you continued success.
i think you shold do a space one i would pay one million dollors on just one pop up book about space ship and aliens
What a great video!!! As a youth librarian, I appreciate your pop ups being sturdier. So many beautiful pop-ups last only days after being played with and read at a public library. I know it’s seasonal but I think a Halloween pop-up would be fabulous. Can’t you just picture ghosts flying off the pages at readers?!? Or if you ever delve into the adult realm, I wish someone would do a picture book of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Zombies popping up out of the ground would be AMAZING! Continued success to you and to Kidlit.tv!
i want a frozen pop up book for free cause i have a youtube channel