Skip to content
wonderlit
Books
Articles
Feedback
Send Feedback
Bug
Suggestion
Book Data Issue
Other
Send Feedback
Browse
→
Interests
→
Community Helpers & Jobs
Community Helpers & Jobs
Community Helpers & Jobs Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,901 books about community helpers & jobs
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Oskar and the Eight Blessings
Richard Simon, Tanya Simon
Arriving in New York as a refugee on Christmas Eve, young Oskar walks the length of Manhattan, finding hope in small act
Ages 4–8
Maisy
Stop and Go, Maisy!
Lucy Cousins
For the curious toddler who loves things that go, this interactive book helps them explore traffic signs and busy roads
Ages 1–3
The Cool Crazy Crickets #2
The Cool Crazy Crickets to the Rescue!
David Elliott
The Cool Crazy Crickets club successfully earns some money, but now they have to figure out how to spend it when no one
Ages 6–9
1
...
51
52
53
54
55
...
80
The Whodunit Detective Agency #3
The Movie Theater Mystery
Martin Widmark
Pet dogs are disappearing all over Pleasant Valley, and young detectives Jerry and Maya must investigate strange noises
Ages 6–9
Who Was?
Who Was Nellie Bly?
Margaret Gurevich, Who HQ
Nellie Bly went from writing a letter to a local paper to traveling the globe and going undercover as one of America's f
Ages 8–12
We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song
Debbie Levy
A few powerful words and a shared melody have the strength to spark change, showing how a single song can unite people t
Ages 6–10
Detector Dogs, Dynamite Dolphins, and More Animals with Super Sensory Powers
Cara Giaimo, Christina Couch
Echolocation and electroreception aren't just for sci-fi; discover how dolphins, bees, and dogs use extreme senses to so
Ages 8–12
Freddy the Pig #11
Freddy and the Bean Home News
Walter R. Brooks
Freddy the pig steps into the role of editor-in-chief, launching a local newspaper to share the latest news and gossip f
Ages 8–12
The People's Painter
Cynthia Levinson
Young Ben Shahn captures everything he sees in his sketchbook, beginning a lifelong journey of using art to tell the sto
Ages 6–10
Let's Read About Gardens
All Kinds of Gardens
Mari Schuh
Real-life photographs and clear text reveal the many ways people grow plants, from backyard patches to public spaces.
Ages 3–6
The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Meeg Pincus
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with their peers, this touching true story shows how an unusual bon
Ages 4–8
Theodore Boone #2
The Abduction
John Grisham
Eighth-grader Theodore Boone uses his legal obsession to hunt for clues after his friend vanishes from her bedroom in th
Ages 8–12
Detective Academy #1
Prints and Impressions
Paul Mauro
For the curious child who loves solving mysteries and wants to know how real-world detectives use science to catch a cri
Ages 8–12
Chocolate Fever
Robert Kimmel Smith
Henry Green loves chocolate so much he eats it for every meal, until a sudden case of Chocolate Fever sends him on a wil
Ages 7–10
Corduroy #2
A Pocket for Corduroy
Don Freeman
A small toy bear wanders through a busy laundromat, searching everywhere for a pocket of his own to hold his special thi
Ages 3–7
Every Little Kindness #2
Finding Forgiveness
Marta Bartolj
A lost bird leads a boy on a journey through his town where he sees that mistakes happen to everyone and forgiveness is
Ages 4–8
The Village by the Sea
Anita Desai
Desperate to save their home after falling on hard times, Lila and Hari must find the strength to support their family w
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Gare Thompson
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined her role by speaking out on the radio and in print. She transformed from a First Lady into a
Ages 8–11
Half Moon Investigations #1
Half Moon Investigations
Eoin Colfer
Fletcher Moon may be short, but he is a certified detective with a sharp nose for sniffing out mysteries in this fast-pa
Ages 9–13
Nellie Bly: Reporter for the World
Martha E. Kendall
Elizabeth Seaman transformed into the fearless reporter Nellie Bly to chase world records and break boundaries in the hi
Ages 8–12
Dick and Jane #5
Who Can Help?
William S. Gray, Zerna Sharp
Dick, Jane, and their friends return in these simple, reissued stories designed to help beginners recognize their very f
Ages 3–6
Young Cam Jansen #12
Young Cam Jansen and the Substitute Mystery
David A. Adler
When a substitute teacher loses his coat, Cam Jansen uses her famous photographic memory to click into action and solve
Ages 5–8
Once Upon a K-Prom
Kat Cho
Elena has zero interest in prom until her childhood best friend—who is now a global K-pop superstar—shows up at her fron
Ages 12–18
Bucket and Friends #1
Save (Part Of) the World with a Wall
Tom Rademacher
For children who feel overwhelmed by big world problems, this humorous story shows how small actions and a dedicated tea
Ages 6–9
