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1,901 books about community helpers & jobs
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PiggyWiggy #2
Fire Fighter PiggyWiggy
Christyan Fox, Diane Fox
PiggyWiggy dreams of life as a brave hero who races to the rescue in a big fire engine and saves the day from dangerous
Ages 2–5
Riley Reynolds #1
Riley Reynolds Conquers Spring Cleaning
Jay Albee
Riley organizes a giant neighborhood sale in South Philly, finding a creative way to declutter their room without losing
Ages 6–9
Mini Wheels Books #1
Mini Fire Engine
Peter Lippman
Grab hold of this truck-shaped book and race to the rescue with a heroic firehouse dog and a crew of colorful characters
Ages 1–4
Nia and the New Free Library
Ian Lendler
For children processing the loss of a community space or learning that even the smallest action can spark big change whe
Ages 5–8
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain cubs head to Dr. Grizzly’s office for a routine checkup, showing that a visit to the doctor isn't so scar
Ages 3–7
The Boy in the Black Suit
Jason Reynolds
Matt finds a surprising path through the heavy fog of his mother's death by taking a job at a local funeral home and lea
Ages 12–17
Gross Jobs #5
Working with Garbage
Nikki Bruno Clapper
Meet the landfill operators and roadkill collectors who use STEM skills every day to handle the world's most disgusting
Ages 7–11
Tonka
Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter
Cynthia Benjamin
Soar through fires, floods, and hurricanes with a brave pilot who saves the day just in time to make it home for his dau
Ages 4–7
Leo's First Vote!
Christina Soontornvat
Leo watches with pride as his father prepares to vote for the first time, learning how individual voices come together t
Ages 4–8
This Is a School
John Schu
A school is far more than just a building; it is a living community of discovery, sharing, and hope that stays connected
Ages 4–8
Clifford the Big Red Dog #35
Clifford the Firehouse Dog
Norman Bridwell
Clifford visits the fire station to help the crew put out a blaze and shares his big dog rules for staying safe around t
Ages 3–7
Sing-Along Stories
Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
Mary Ann Hoberman
A clumsy cow kicks over a lantern and starts a giant blaze in this humorous, rhythmic retelling of the Great Chicago Fir
Ages 4–8
My First Russian-English Book #3
My First Russian-English Book
Multilingu Minds
Vibrant flashcards and scannable audio guides help young learners master everyday words in both Russian and English acro
Ages 1–12
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site #3
Construction Site on Christmas Night
Sherri Duskey Rinker
Excavator, Bulldozer, and the whole crew work together to build a new home for fire engines just in time for a Christmas
Ages 2–5
What Was?
What Was the Great Chicago Fire?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
A massive drought, fierce winds, and a series of mistakes turned a small barn fire into a city-wide disaster that change
Ages 8–12
The Three Rancheros #3
Beverly, Right Here
Kate DiCamillo
Beverly strikes out on her own to build a new life, finding that true independence means choosing the people who become
Ages 10–14
Diary of a Pug #3
Paws for a Cause
Kyla May
Bub the pug and his human Bella launch a messy, high-energy pet wash to raise much-needed funds for the local animal she
Ages 5–8
Too Small Tola #3
Too Small Tola Gets Tough
Atinuke
When a virus sends her siblings away and keeps Grandmommy home, small Tola steps up to work for a wealthy family and sol
Ages 7–10
Great Big Books #1
The Great Big Book of Families
Mary Hoffman
Every family is unique, and this colorful treasury honors the different ways people live, celebrate, and care for one an
Ages 4–8
The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse
J. Patrick Lewis
Ever wondered what an ice sculptor thinks about? Meet acrobats, exterminators, and more in this funny look at over fifty
Ages 6–10
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Thank You, Teacher
Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps express gratitude through bright, iconic imagery that celebrates all the reasons why o
Ages 3–5
Ali Cross #2
Like Father, Like Son
James Patterson
Ali Cross witnesses a crime in the park and must trust his detective instincts to figure out why his friend is lying to
Ages 8–12
Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality
Elena Matthews
Sixteen-year-old Elena Morales and her friends form The Micah Project to save their community center, putting their fait
Ages 13–18
Dabung Girl
A Lost Friend
Saurabh Agarwal
Elastic superhero Dabung Girl leads a rescue mission into the city to save a missing girl and stand up against child tra
Ages 7–12
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