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Community Helpers & Jobs
Community Helpers & Jobs Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,832 books about community helpers & jobs
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Madaket Millie
Frances Ward Weller
When the official coast guard station closes, a determined woman named Millie steps up to protect the shores of Nantucke
Ages 5–9
DK Super Readers
I'm an Activist
DK
Real-life stories and authentic images show how young people around the world are using their voices to stand up for wha
Ages 7–9
A Day with Daddy
Caroline Uff
Oliver the mouse is heading to the office for a busy day of chores, proving that even the smallest worker can save the d
Ages 2–5
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Zero Local
Vita Murrow, Ethan Murrow
A single passenger's small act of kindness on a crowded, stressful commuter train begins to ripple through the entire co
Ages 5–9
Teeny Tiendas #1
The Fruit Shop / La Frutería
Lourdes Heuer
For parents wanting to raise a little foodie or a bilingual speaker, this cozy shop tour builds community connection and
Ages 0–3
What Coco Can Do
Maribeth Boelts
Coco doesn't herd cattle or act in movies, but he has a special talent for cuddling. He uses his gentle spirit to help p
Ages 4–8
Poor Monty
Anne Fine
Monty is under the weather and needs his mom, but she is exhausted after a long shift as a doctor. It is a tender look a
Ages 3–7
A First Book of... #2
We Can Help!
Vivian French
Nikki and Enzo learn how to handle scrapes, bumps, and nosebleeds with practical advice from a doctor during their fun a
Ages 3–7
Seashell Key #1
Seashell Key
Lourdes Heuer
Mateo makes kites while Felix tells tall tales at the lighthouse in this sun-soaked coastal town where every neighbor fe
Ages 6–9
The Safe-Keepers #1
The Safe-Keeper's Secret
Sharon Shinn
In a village where secrets are kept as sacred trusts, two children raised as siblings begin to uncover the truth of thei
Ages 12–17
Symphony for a Broken Orchestra: How Philadelphia Collected Sounds to Save Music
Amy Ignatow
When Philadelphia's school instruments were too broken to play, a community came together to prove that even a cracked v
Ages 5–9
DK Super Readers
A Day in the Life of a Builder
Paige Towler
Follow a builder through a busy work day to see exactly how a house is constructed, from the first scoop of dirt to the
Ages 5–7
The Breaking News
Sarah Lynne Reul
When a family is shaken by difficult world events, a young girl tries to heal the heavy silence with small, compassionat
Ages 4–8
Daring Rescues
Daring Earthquake Rescues
Amy Waeschle
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how rescuers use fierce determination and specialized tools to find survivors
Ages 8–12
To Dogs, with Love
Maria Gianferrari
A warm, lyrical tribute to the dogs who help us navigate the world, especially service animals who support those with di
Ages 4–8
Arnie #4
Hooray for Grandparents' Day!
Nancy Carlson
Arnie doesn’t have grandparents to bring to the school celebration, so he looks to the special adults in his neighborhoo
Ages 3–8
Gentle Annie: The True Story of a Civil War Nurse
Mary Francis Shura
Anna Blair Etheridge spent four years on the front lines of the Civil War, serving as a dedicated nurse for the Army of
Ages 8–12
Ballyhoo Bay
Judy Sierra
For the child who loves the outdoors and needs to know that even small voices can protect the places they love through c
Ages 4–8
The Tía Lola Stories #2
How Tía Lola Learned to Teach
Julia Alvarez
For the child navigating the blend of their family's heritage and their daily school life, Tía Lola shows how one person
Ages 8–12
The Walls of Cartagena
Julia Durango
For the child who feels invisible in their world. Discover how an unlikely friendship and the power of healing can trans
Ages 8–12
Rock Your Mocs
Laurel Goodluck
For children discovering the beauty of their own traditions or learning about others, this book celebrates the pride of
Ages 4–8
Shante Keys and the New Year's Peas
Gail Piernas-Davenport
Shante visits all her neighbors to find the lucky black-eyed peas her grandmother forgot. Along the way, she sees how ma
Ages 4–8
D Is for Democracy: A Citizen's Alphabet
Elissa Grodin
For the curious child asking how leaders are chosen and how laws are made, this primer introduces the building blocks of
Ages 6–11
Not So Small
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child who feels overlooked or too small to make a difference. This story celebrates the power of tiny actions an
Ages 3–7
