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Community Helpers & Jobs

Community Helpers & Jobs Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes #1

Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes

Trapped in their Brooklyn apartment by a snowstorm, three best friends bake fortune cookies to share with neighbors and

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Big Building Book

For the little one who stops at every construction fence to watch the diggers, this oversized board book brings the busy

Cover of Follow the Moon Home

Follow the Moon Home

Philippe Cousteau, Deborah Hopkinson

A young girl spots baby sea turtles heading toward bright city lights instead of the ocean and launches a community-wide

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Encyclopedia Brown #24

Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case

Donald J. Sobol

The brainy boy detective returns with ten new mysteries, challenging you to examine the clues and solve each case before

Ages 7–12

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Minna's Patchwork Coat

Lauren A. Mills

Minna faces loss and teasing in an Appalachian cabin, but her neighbors stitch together a coat of scraps that holds the

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Wheels on the Bus

Grosset & Dunlap

Swish the wipers and feel the bumpety-bump of the passengers in this tactile board book that brings the favorite nursery

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Togo to the Rescue

Mélisande Potter

Togo the Siberian Husky leads his sled team across 250 miles of a blinding Alaskan snowstorm to deliver life-saving medi

Cover of The Angel Tree

Daphne Benedis-Grab

Four children in the town of Pine River team up to uncover the secret identity of the person who leaves a wish-filled tr

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Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the World

For the child who loves visiting the zoo or feels a special bond with animals. This true story explores the tender care

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The Python Problem

Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers

For the child who loves a good mystery and has a soft spot for animals, this dog's-eye view adventure builds confidence

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Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents #39

Track the journey of the thirty-ninth president from his early life through his political career in this accessible look

Cover of Five Times Dizzy & Dancing in the Anzac Deli

Five Times Dizzy #1

Five Times Dizzy & Dancing in the Anzac Deli

For children navigating two cultures, Mareka's clever plan to bring a piece of home to her homesick grandmother is a tou

Cover of Rikers High

For teens facing a world that feels stacked against them or seeking to understand the harsh realities of the juvenile ju

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Because of You, John Lewis

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this story explores how meeting a hero can spark the co

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Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site #6

Road Crew, Coming Through!

Sherri Duskey Rinker

Seven new road-building trucks join the famous construction crew to level, pave, and paint a massive brand-new superhigh

Cover of The Power of Welcome: Real-life Refugee and Migrant Journeys

The Power of Welcome: Real-life Refugee and Migrant Journeys

Marie Bamyani, Ada Jusic, Nadine Kaadan, Ramzee, Sonya Zhurenko

For the child curious about global events or needing to build empathy for others, these true graphic stories explore the

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All American Boys

Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely

For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what

Cover of Tyler Johnson Was Here

Tyler Johnson Was Here

A celebration turns into a nightmare when a police raid leads to Tyler’s disappearance, leaving his twin Marvin to face

Cover of The Taxman

Robin Hood (BBC TV Tie-in)

For the early English learner who needs a boost in confidence, this simplified legend provides a high interest way to pr

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Transformers Rescue Bots #2

Meet Boulder the Construction-Bot

For the child who is eager to help and take on big responsibilities. This story follows a robot learning that some jobs,

Cover of I Hunt Killers

I Hunt Killers #1

Jazz Dent’s father is the most notorious serial killer alive. Now, Jazz must use everything his dad taught him to help t

Cover of Letting Swift River Go

Letting Swift River Go

As the Swift River towns are flooded to create a reservoir, young Sally watches her community disappear and learns to ca

Cover of Motorbike Bob

Sally Odgers, Darrel Odgers

For the young animal lover who enjoys a good mystery. This quirky dog-eyed view of a vet clinic explores safety, teamwor

Cover of What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921?

What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921?

For children asking questions about racial history and systemic unfairness, this book sensitively explains the rise and