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Community Helpers & Jobs Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about community helpers & jobs for children.

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Cover of Strega Nona's Harvest

Strega Nona's Harvest

For the child learning that following instructions matters, or the family looking to celebrate the abundance of a shared

Cover of If I Could Drive a Mixer!

If I Could Drive a... #3

If I Could Drive a Mixer!

Michael Teitelbaum

Follow along as a young girl imagines a busy day at the construction site, managing all the big jobs that come with driv

Cover of Escape from the Great Earthquake

Ranger in Time #6

Escape from the Great Earthquake

A rescue dog named Ranger pulls Lily from the rubble of a San Francisco mission house as she tries to survive a devastat

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Cover of So Far from Home

Dear America #8

So Far from Home

Barry Denenberg

For the child who feels homesick or overwhelmed by new responsibilities, this diary offers a window into the grit and he

Ages 9–14

Cover of Promises

Elizabeth Winthrop

For children navigating the uncertainty of a parent's cancer treatment, this story explores the small, steady promises t

Cover of Freedom

What's the Big Deal About #1

For the child asking what it means to be a 'free country.' This gentle history explains the struggle and triumph behind

Cover of A Time for Courage

Dear America #31

A Time for Courage

Through freezing weather and picket lines, Kathleen watches her family refuse simple comforts like hot coffee until wome

Cover of From Me to You

Rat is stuck at home feeling blue until a mysterious piece of mail arrives, encouraging him to step outside and reconnec

Cover of Wanted!

Caroline B. Cooney

For the teenager grappling with a sudden, life-altering crisis who must find the inner strength to stand up for themselv

Cover of What Is the Constitution?

What Is the Constitution?

Patricia Brennan Demuth

Help your child understand how the United States was formed through this engaging look at the intense debates and compro

Cover of Elsie Times Eight

Elsie Times Eight

Natalie Babbitt

When a well-meaning fairy godmother makes a mistake, one little girl suddenly becomes eight, creating a crowded mess for

Cover of Mississippi Bridge

The Logan Family Saga #6

Mississippi Bridge

Mildred D. Taylor

A ten-year-old boy watches from the sidelines as a bus driver forces Black passengers off a crowded bus during a dangero

Cover of Nickels

For the child who is starting to count their own pocket money. This simple guide uses real photos to explain what a nick

Cover of A Child's Garden: A Story of Hope

A Child's Garden: A Story of Hope

Michael Foreman

For children processing the weight of conflict or environmental loss, this story shows how a single act of nurturing can

Cover of Karen's School Surprise

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #44

Karen's School Surprise

For the child who gets butterflies when they have to perform or speak in front of others, this gentle school story model

Cover of Saying Good-Bye to Uncle Joe

When Something Sad Happens

Saying Good-Bye to Uncle Joe

For the child navigating the loss of a relative. A gentle guide through the emotions of grief and the practical steps of

Cover of What Is the AIDS Crisis?

What Is the AIDS Crisis?

For the curious middle grader asking about LGBTQ history or health, this book explains the AIDS crisis through the lens

Cover of Amish Adventure

Amish Adventure

Barbara Smucker

A sudden car accident thrusts Ian into the quiet world of the Amish, where he must decide if he will stay to help his ne

Cover of Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill

Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill

Learning to stop, drop, and roll is a wild adventure as Miss Mingo’s animal students practice their fire drill with hila

Cover of Too Small Tola Gets Tough

Too Small Tola #3

Too Small Tola Gets Tough

When a virus sends her siblings away and keeps Grandmommy home, small Tola steps up to work for a wealthy family and sol

Cover of The Great Big Book of Families

Great Big Books #1

The Great Big Book of Families

Every family is unique, and this colorful treasury honors the different ways people live, celebrate, and care for one an

Cover of Mary on Horseback

Mary on Horseback

Mary Breckinridge faced icy rivers and steep Appalachian trails to bring medicine to families in need. This is the true

Cover of Manatee Blues

Vet Volunteers #4

Laurie Halse Anderson

Brenna races against time at a Florida rescue center to nurse an injured manatee and find a way to save the sanctuary fr

Cover of A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth

A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth

Christina Soontornvat

Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in

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