Community Helpers
 
Here are some of our favorite books about Community Helpers. These titles can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
Thank a Farmer
by Maria Gianferrari

Thanking farmworkers around the world, this lyrical picture book emphasizes the importance of agriculture in our day-to-day lives and traces the food and clothing that a family uses back to the people who harvested and created them.
K9 Mattis on the Job: A Day in the Life of a Police Dog
by Mark Tappan

Based on the work of real-life hero Mattis, a K9 police dog in Alpharetta, Georgia, this exciting story shadows Mattis throughout his day as he follows scent trails, tracks down missing items and performs his official police work.
Librarians
by Jody Jensen Shaffer

An introduction to librarians, discussing what their job is, how to become a librarian and what a librarian does in a community
A Garbage Truck's Day
by Rebecca Sabelko

Follow a garbage truck around the neighborhood and learn about all it does! 
Thank You, Neighbor!
by Ruth Chan

This adorable picture book invites readers to join the narrator and her dog on their daily walk through their neighborhood as they greet, help, and talk to everyone along the way.

This title can be found in the Easy Fiction section of the library. 
Delivery Workers
by Kara L. Laughlin

An introduction to the role delivery workers play in a community, discussing how to become a delivery worker, what they need to do their job and more
All About Construction Workers
by Mari C. Schuh

Abby loves her community and the construction workers that built it! Construction workers create everything from sidewalks to buildings. This engaging approach to curricular content invites readers to learn all about construction workers.
Auto Mechanics
by Cecilia Minden

When your car breaks down, it can be a big problem! But don't worry—a mechanic can have you back on the road in no time. Filled with colorful pictures, this book takes young readers behind the scenes at an auto garage and teaches them about the skilled professionals who help keep our vehicles running.
Firefighter Flo!
by Andrea Griffing Zimmerman

Firefighter Flo gets a call and stops a fire with her team of firefighters.

This title can be found in the Easy Fiction section of the library.
Pilots
by Cecilia Minden

Prepare for takeoff! Being a pilot means having to stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions thousands of feet above the ground. Filled with engaging text and colorful pictures, this title takes children behind the scenes of air travel to learn about the people in control.
Nurses Help
by Dee Ready

Simple text and photographs present nurses and their role in the community.
Meet a Bus Driver!
by Jodie Shepherd

This book introduces the role of bus drivers in their neighborhood.
Teachers Help Us Learn
by Carol Greene

Simple text and photographs describe what teachers do.
Doctors
by Spencer Brinker

Who do go see when you are sick? A doctor! Read all about these important community helpers.
The Helpers in Your Neighborhood
by Alexandra Cassel

Daniel Tiger leaves the Neighborhood of Make Believe to visit the real world, where he introduces readers to the helpers in their own communities, from firefighters and crossing guards to teachers and doctors. 

This title can be found in the Easy Fiction section of the library.  
EMTs
by Kate Moening

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces EMTs to young readers through leveled text and related photos. 

This title can be found in the Early Reader Nonfiction section of the library. 
A Day With a Veterinarian
by Charlie W. Sterling

Follow Dr. Jenny, a veterinarian, as she cares for animals at the pet hospital. Readers will learn about veterinarians' many responsibilities, including giving exams to pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and turtles, bandaging pets' cuts, and giving them shots and X-rays.

This title can be found in the Early Reader Nonfiction section of the library.
Chefs
by Antonia Roberts

Who makes your food in restaurants? Chefs! Read all about these important community helpers.
Who's Who at School
by Mark Weakland

Who will I meet at school? All the people inside the cheerfully illustrated Who's Who at School care about kids, from the principal to the music teacher, the school nurse to the cooks and custodians. A 1st-person student narrator introduces young readers to common members of a diverse elementary-school community and explains the work they do.
All About Doctors
by Jennifer Boothroyd

Big Bird knows doctors keep him healthy and strong. Join Big Bird and the rest of the Sesame Street cast as they celebrate these important community helpers!
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