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Community Helpers & Jobs Poetry

Explore poetry books about community helpers & jobs for children.

22 books

Cover of Taking Care of Terrific

Taking Care of Terrific

For the teen beginning to notice the world's imbalances. A young babysitter learns that kindness and a little imaginatio

Cover of Land of the Cranes

Land of the Cranes

For the child grappling with the reality of unfair systems or family separation, this verse novel offers a poignant look

Cover of Free Verse

Grieving her brother's death in a West Virginia mining town, Sasha finds a lifeline in secret family connections and the

Cover of Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

Veronica Chambers

For the child who loves the rhythm of the playground, this vibrant guide celebrates the history, culture, and community

Ages 8–12

Cover of Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice

Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice

Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood

Bold poems and vibrant art celebrate the power of empathy and speaking out against injustice, showing how a new generati

Cover of I Promise

For children building their character and confidence. This rhythmic call to action encourages kids to make daily promise

Cover of Change Sings

A young girl leads a musical journey through her community, showing how small voices joining together can create a power

Cover of Worlds Afire

Paul B. Janeczko

The devastating 1944 Hartford circus fire is remembered through haunting poems that capture a single afternoon of sudden

Cover of The Lady with the Alligator Purse

Sing-Along Stories #2

The Lady with the Alligator Purse

Mary Ann Hoberman

Tiny Tim and Miss Lucy come to life with hilarious new lyrics and games in this vibrant, musical reimagining of a favori

Cover of The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse

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

Cover of Market Day

Vibrant colors and rhythmic patterns capture the sensory excitement of a farm family’s busy trip to the local market.

Cover of Where I Live: Poems About My Home, My Street, and My Town

Where I Live: Poems About My Home, My Street, and My Town

Paul B. Janeczko

Vibrant illustrations and thirty-four poems celebrate the familiar magic found in our own bedrooms, busy streets, and lo

Cover of Woke Baby

Mahogany L. Browne

For parents wanting to share their values of social justice and community from day one, this rhythmic board book turns a

Cover of Sticky McStickstick

Sticky McStickstick

After a long hospital stay, Michael relies on a trusty walking stick named Sticky McStickstick to find his courage and t

Cover of The Village Blacksmith

The Village Blacksmith

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The rhythmic clang of the hammer and the heat of the forge tell the story of a humble craftsman's strength, sorrow, and

Cover of Digger, Dozer, Dumper

Work Site Rhymes #1

Digger, Dozer, Dumper

Hope Vestergaard

From snowplows to ambulances, sixteen rhyming poems reveal the unique personalities and important jobs of the world’s mo

Cover of Did You See What I Saw? Poems About School

Did You See What I Saw? Poems About School

The everyday magic of the classroom comes to life through twenty-four poems covering everything from the first bell to t

Cover of Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems

Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems

The rhythm and energy of city life come alive through a collection of poems that find the art and wonder hidden in metro

Cover of Have You Heard About Lady Bird? Poems About Our First Ladies

Have You Heard About Lady Bird? Poems About Our First Ladies

Lyrical poems offer a glimpse into the private and public lives of America’s First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Ele

Cover of A Primer about the Flag

A Primer about the Flag

Discover the many meanings behind different flags, from the ones waving in parades to the lonely banners planted on the

Cover of I Hear America Singing

I Hear America Singing

The rhythmic voices of carpenters, boatmen, and mothers rise from the page in this illustrated tribute to the working pe

Cover of The Snail Mail

For the child who needs a reminder that taking your time is okay: join a steady little snail on his important mission to

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