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Community Helpers & Jobs

1,918 books about community helpers & jobs

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Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill

For the child who feels anxious about school safety drills or loud alarms, this book turns fire safety into an engaging,

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For the child asking about big scary events or the adults who help: a gentle allegory that transforms a difficult histor

Cover of Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete

Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete

James Dean

For the child who is fascinated by sirens and fire trucks, this groovy adventure explores a day in the life of community

Ages 4–8

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The Lost Package

For the child who wonders how their birthday gift travels across the country or feels anxious when something special goe

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The Questioneers #4

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

For the child who wants to fix a problem in their neighborhood but feels too small to be heard. Sofia proves that one br

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Mr. Walker Steps Out

For the child who wonders if their small contributions really matter, this whimsical urban adventure shows how every per

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I Survived Graphic Novels #4

The Attacks of September 11, 2001

For the child asking about the events of 9/11, this story provides a gentle but honest bridge to understanding a difficu

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Mary on Horseback: Three Mountain Stories

For the child who loves stories of real-life heroes, this book highlights the bravery and grit of nurses who rode horses

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Mary Jessie Parker

For the child who is curious or anxious about emergency sirens and fire trucks, this rhythmic book explains what happens

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Actual Times #4

America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001

For the child who has heard about the towers or sees memorial images and needs a gentle, factual way to understand what

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Community Helpers

For the curious child who wants to know what happens behind the scenes at the clinic or how to become a healer when they

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Transformers Rescue Bots: Training Academy #1

For the child fascinated by fire trucks and robots, this book uses favorite characters to introduce real-life firefighti

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Our Law Enforcement Center

For the curious child wondering what happens behind the scenes at a police station and how officers keep our neighborhoo

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Indestructibles

My Neighborhood

For the curious baby who wants to explore the world with their hands and mouth. This virtually indestructible book intro

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Good-bye, Curtis

For the child learning how to say goodbye to a familiar face. This gentle story celebrates a beloved mail carrier as he

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Flat Stanley #10

Flat Stanley and the Firehouse

For the child who loves helping others, this story explores how our unique differences can become our greatest strengths

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Communities in My World

For the curious child starting to notice the world around them, this book explains what it means to be part of a neighbo

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Transformers Rescue Bots #2

For the young fan who looks up to everyday heroes, this story helps children see that true bravery is about helping and

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Junie B. Jones #3

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth

For the child who struggles with bragging or telling 'tall tales' to fit in, Junie B. navigate the messy (and funny) con

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The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse

Mike Berenstain

For the child who is fascinated by sirens and big red trucks, this gentle tour of a fire station calms fears while celeb

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Community Helpers

For the curious child who loves visiting the library and wonders what happens behind the desk. Discover the daily life a

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Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books #9

Amelia Bedelia on the Job

For the child curious about what parents do all day at work. Amelia Bedelia explores careers through her signature hilar

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A Day with the Animal... #1

A Day with the Animal Doctors

For the child who feels nervous about medical checkups or hospital visits: a friendly look at the caring world of doctor

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A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth

Christina Soontornvat

For the child learning how to bounce back from life's hardest challenges and discover how personal sacrifice can lead to

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