“What are the best Children’s books about Community Helpers?” We looked at 236 of the top Community Helper Kids books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!
The top 16 titles, all appearing on 3 or more “Best Children’s Community Helper” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 200+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.
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Explains what doctors do and how they spend their days.
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The job of a teacher is explained to younger readers in this book that encourages them to develop their social awareness and look up to individuals as role models in their community. It follows Ms. Hill, a second grade teacher, through her day at home and school. Ms. Hill brings 28 fish to school today. What will she and her students do with all those fish? Find out. This unique series accurately portrays real life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Presented in classic DK style, young readers will enjoy photographically illustrated information in an entertaining package. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32 page level 1 books use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels show the meanings of words.
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Each child in Mrs. Madoff’s class brings a visitor who tells the group about his or her job.
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Follow Firefighter Frank through a typical day on duty at the firehouse. He cooks, cleans, and teaches, and when the alarm bell sounds, he helps put out the fire and keep everyone safe.
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This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering.
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Story about different kinds of law enforcement officers and what they do to keep us safe.
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A class visits Dr. Florez’s office in order to find out what it is like to be a dentist.
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The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle’s safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches.
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Describes the many daily duties of a corner traffic cop.
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A step-by-step description of what happens to mail from the time it is deposited in the mailbox to its arrival at its destination. Also includes brief historical facts about mail service in the United States.
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Asks young readers to identify the occupation of each community helper from the type of tasks they perform and explains how these helpers work together to keep communities clean and safe and people healthy.
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Describes some of the things that letter carriers do to make sure people in the community get their mail.
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Explains to young readers how, and with what machines, a road is constructed.
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Learn about all the different tools and who they belong to.
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Invites readers to guess different professions based on the uniform and equipment required for each.
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Describes different hats and their functions, and discusses the jobs of the people who wear each hat described. Includes brief fun facts about hats.
| # | Books | Authors | Lists |
| 17 | A Day in the Life of a Builder | Pre Kinders | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 18 | A Day in the Life of a Construction Worker | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 19 | A Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector | No Time For Flash Cards | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 20 | A Day in the Life of a Police Officer | Pre Kinders | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 21 | A Day with Firefighters | Jodie Shepherd | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | Pre-Kpages |
| 22 | Bus Drivers | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 23 | Clifford The Firehouse Dog | Norman Bridwell | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 24 | Community Helpers | Home School Preschool | |
| – | – | – | Pre-Kpages |
| 25 | Community Helpers from A to Z | Home School Preschool | |
| – | – | – | Home School Preschool 2 |
| 26 | Construction | Sally Sutton | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | Pre-Kpages |
| 27 | Curious George and the Firefighters | Margret Rey | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 28 | Doctor Meow’s Big Emergency | No Time For Flash Cards | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 29 | Doctors Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 30 | Farmers Help | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | Pre-Kpages |
| 31 | Firefighters A To Z | Chris L. Demarest | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 32 | Firefighters to the Rescue | No Time For Flash Cards | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 33 | Firefighters!: Speeding! Spraying! Saving! | Patricia Hubbell | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 34 | Firehouse! | Mark Teague | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | Pre-Kpages |
| 35 | First Day Jitters | No Time For Flash Cards | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 36 | Froggy Goes to the Doctor | Pre Kinders | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 37 | I Want to Be a Doctor | Pre Kinders | |
| – | – | – | Pre-Kpages |
| 38 | I Want to Be a Firefighter | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 39 | I Want to Be a Mechanic | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 40 | I Want to Be a Nurse | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 41 | Jobs People Do | Home School Preschool | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 42 | Just Going to the Dentist | Pre Kinders | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 43 | Keeping You Safe | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 44 | Let’s Meet a Construction Worker | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | Pre Kinders |
| 45 | Let’s Meet a Doctor | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | Pre Kinders |
| 46 | Let’s Meet a Firefighter | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | Pre Kinders |
| 47 | Let’s Meet a Librarian | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | Pre Kinders |
| 48 | Let’s Meet a Police Officer | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | Pre Kinders |
| 49 | Let’s Meet a Teacher | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | Pre Kinders |
| 50 | Let’s Meet a Veterinarian | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| – | – | – | Pre Kinders |
| 51 | Librarians | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 52 | Mail Carriers | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 53 | Mechanics | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 54 | Mr. Cookie Baker | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 55 | Police Officers Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 56 | Police: Hurrying! Helping! Saving! | Patricia Hubbell | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | Pre-Kpages |
| 57 | Protecting Your Home: A Book About Firefighters | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 58 | The Jolly Postman | Pre Kinders | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 59 | Trashy Town | Andrea Zimmerman | Goodreads |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 60 | Veterinarians | Pre-Kpages | |
| – | – | – | The Measured Mom |
| 61 | 26 Big Things Small Hands Do | Colours Of Us | |
| 62 | A Day in the Life of a Dentist, | The Measured Mom | |
| 63 | A Day in the Life of a Firefighter | Pre Kinders | |
| 64 | A Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector Community Helpers at Work | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| 65 | A Day in the Life of a Nurse Community Helpers at Work | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| 66 | A Day in the Life of a Nurse, | The Measured Mom | |
| 67 | A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian | Pre-Kpages | |
| 68 | A Day in the Life of a Zookeeper | The Measured Mom | |
| 69 | A Day in the Life of an Emergency Technician, | The Measured Mom | |
| 70 | A Day with a Mail Carrier | The Measured Mom | |
| 71 | A Day with Librarians | Jodie Shepherd | Goodreads |
| 72 | A Day with Mail Carriers | Jodie Shepherd | Goodreads |
| 73 | A Day with Paramedics | Jodie Shepherd | Goodreads |
| 74 | A Day with Police Officers | Jodie Shepherd | Goodreads |
| 75 | A is for Activist | Colours Of Us | |
| 76 | Auto Mechanics | The Measured Mom | |
| 77 | Bakers | The Measured Mom | |
| 78 | Bam Bam Bam | Eve Merriam | Goodreads |
| 79 | Bear at Work | Stella Blackstone | Goodreads |
| 80 | Big Frank’s Fire Truck, | The Measured Mom | |
| 81 | Big Machines | Pre Kinders | |
| 82 | Bug Patrol | Denise Dowling Mortensen | Goodreads |
| 83 | Building a House | Byron Barton | Goodreads |
| 84 | Bunny Mail | Pre Kinders | |
| 85 | Can I Be Your Dog? | Troy Cummings | Goodreads |
| 86 | Caring for Your Pets | Pre-Kpages | |
| 87 | Chefs | Pre-Kpages | |
| 88 | Chief Rhino to the Rescue, | The Measured Mom | |
| 89 | Coaches | The Measured Mom | |
| 90 | Community Helpers at School | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| 91 | Community Helpers Coloring Book | Home School Preschool | |
| 92 | Construction Workers Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| 93 | Construction Zone | Pre Kinders | |
| 94 | Counting on Community | Colours Of Us | |
| 95 | Curious George Goes to the Hospital | Pre Kinders | |
| 96 | Dazzling Diggers | Pre Kinders | |
| 97 | Dentists | The Measured Mom | |
| 98 | Dentists Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| 99 | Diary of a Pilot | The Measured Mom | |
| 100 | Do I Have to Go to the Dentist? | The Measured Mom | |
| 101 | Do I Have to Go to the Hospital? | The Measured Mom | |
| 102 | Doctors | Pre-Kpages | |
| 103 | Doing Good Together: 101 Easy, Meaningful Service Projects for Families, Schools, and Communities | Mommy Evolution | |
| 104 | Electricians, | The Measured Mom | |
| 105 | Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms, | The Measured Mom | |
| 106 | Fire Engine Man | The Measured Mom | |
| 107 | Fire Engine No. 9 | Mike Austin | Goodreads |
| 108 | Fire Fighters | Norma Simon | Goodreads |
| 109 | Fire! Fuego! Brave Bomberos | Susan Middleton Elya | Goodreads |
| 110 | Firebears, the Rescue Team | Rhonda Gowler Greene | Goodreads |
| 111 | Firefighter Ted | Andrea Beaty | Goodreads |
| 112 | Firefighters | Pre-Kpages | |
| 113 | Firefighters Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| 114 | Fireman Small, | The Measured Mom | |
| 115 | Flashing Fire Engines | Pre Kinders | |
| 116 | Froggy Eats Out | Pre Kinders | |
| 117 | Froggy Goes to the Library | Pre Kinders | |
| 118 | Garbage Collectors | The Measured Mom | |
| 119 | Going to the Dentist, | The Measured Mom | |
| 120 | Green Green: A Community Gardening Story | Colours Of Us | |
| 121 | Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids | Mommy Evolution | |
| 122 | Helping You Heal: A Book About Nurses | Pre-Kpages | |
| 123 | Hooray for Our Heroes | Sarah Albee | Goodreads |
| 124 | How to Be an Everyday Philanthropist: 330 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Home, Community, and World – at No Cost! | Mommy Evolution | |
| 125 | I Stink! | Kate McMullan | Goodreads |
| 126 | I Want to Be a Builder | Pre-Kpages | |
| 127 | I Want to Be a Vet | Pre-Kpages | |
| 128 | I’m Afraid Your Teddy Is in Trouble Today | Jancee Dunn | Goodreads |
| 129 | I’m Brave! | Kate McMullan | Goodreads |
| 130 | I’m Going to Be A Police Officer | The Measured Mom | |
| 131 | If I Were a Dentist | Pre-Kpages | |
| 132 | It Takes a Village: Picture Book Edition | Colours Of Us | |
| 133 | Keeping You Healthy: A Book About Doctors | Pre-Kpages | |
| 134 | Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler | Mommy Evolution | |
| 135 | Kitten Red, Yellow, Blue | Peter Catalanotto | Goodreads |
| 136 | Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel /Si Lakas at ang Makibaka Hotel | Colours Of Us | |
| 137 | Letter Carriers, | The Measured Mom | |
| 138 | Librarian on the Roof! | The Measured Mom | |
| 139 | Librarians Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| 140 | Library Lion, | The Measured Mom | |
| 141 | Lifeguards | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| 142 | Little Critter Policeman | The Measured Mom | |
| 143 | Lola at the Library | Pre Kinders | |
| 144 | Look Where We Live!: A First Book of Community Building | Colours Of Us | |
| 145 | Max Goes to the Dentist, | The Measured Mom | |
| 146 | Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood | Colours Of Us | |
| 147 | Me Community Helpers | Home School Preschool | |
| 148 | Me on the Map | Pre Kinders | |
| 149 | Millie Waits for the Mail | The Measured Mom | |
| 150 | Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile, | The Measured Mom | |
| 151 | Miss Nelson is Missing | The Measured Mom | |
| 152 | More books about dentists and dental care | Pre-Kpages | |
| 153 | More books about doctors, nurses, and paramedics | Pre-Kpages | |
| 154 | More books about firefighters | Pre-Kpages | |
| 155 | More books about mail carriers and the post office | Pre-Kpages | |
| 156 | More books about police officers and other safety helpers | Pre-Kpages | |
| 157 | Mr. Griggs’ Work, | The Measured Mom | |
| 158 | My Great Aunt Arizona, | The Measured Mom | |
| 159 | My Teacher Is a Monster | The Measured Mom | |
| 160 | My Teacher Sleeps in School | The Measured Mom | |
| 161 | My Trip to the Hospital | Pre Kinders | |
| 162 | Nurse Nancy | The Measured Mom | |
| 163 | Nurses Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| 164 | Nurses, | The Measured Mom | |
| 165 | On the Town: A Community Adventure | Judith Caseley | Goodreads |
| 166 | Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed | Mommy Evolution | |
| 167 | Out and About at the Vet Clinic, | The Measured Mom | |
| 168 | People Who Help Us: Chef | Pre Kinders | |
| 169 | People Who Help Us: Doctor | Pre Kinders | |
| 170 | People Who Help Us: Firefighter | Pre Kinders | |
| 171 | People Who Help Us: Police Officer | Pre Kinders | |
| 172 | People Who Help Us: Teacher | Pre Kinders | |
| 173 | People Who Help Us: Vet | Pre Kinders | |
| 174 | Pig Pig Gets a Job | The Measured Mom | |
| 175 | Pizza at Sally’s | Pre-Kpages | |
| 176 | Police Dogs | Pre Kinders | |
| 177 | Police Officer | Amanda Askew | Goodreads |
| 178 | Police Officers Help Our Community Helpers | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| 179 | Quinito’s Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito | Colours Of Us | |
| 180 | Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change: Courageous Actions Around the World | Mommy Evolution | |
| 181 | Reporters, | The Measured Mom | |
| 182 | Rescue Squad No. 9 | Mike Austin | Goodreads |
| 183 | Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day, | The Measured Mom | |
| 184 | Road Work Ahead | Anastasia Suen | Goodreads |
| 185 | Sally Goes to the Vet | Pre-Kpages | |
| 186 | Seedfolks | Colours Of Us | |
| 187 | Seven Little Postmen | Pre Kinders | |
| 188 | Show Me Community Helpers: My First Picture Encyclopedia | Home School Preschool 2 | |
| 189 | Stanley the Farmer | William Bee | Goodreads |
| 190 | Stanley the Mailman | William Bee | Goodreads |
| 191 | Stanley’s Store | William Bee | Goodreads |
| 192 | Taking You Places: A Book About Bus Drivers | Pre-Kpages | |
| 193 | Teachers | Pre-Kpages | |
| 194 | Teachers Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| 195 | Teachers, | The Measured Mom | |
| 196 | The Baker’s Dozen, | The Measured Mom | |
| 197 | The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor, | The Measured Mom | |
| 198 | The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist, | The Measured Mom | |
| 199 | The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians | The Measured Mom | |
| 200 | The Complete Guide to Service Learning: Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action | Mommy Evolution | |
| 201 | The Crocodile and the Dentist, | The Measured Mom | |
| 202 | The Fire Engine Book, | The Measured Mom | |
| 203 | The Fire Station | Pre Kinders | |
| 204 | The Firefighters | Sue Whiting | Goodreads |
| 205 | The Giant Hug | The Measured Mom | |
| 206 | The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving | Mommy Evolution | |
| 207 | The Invisible Boy | Mommy Evolution | |
| 208 | The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference | Mommy Evolution | |
| 209 | The Lemon Tree | Colours Of Us | |
| 210 | The Little Fireman, | The Measured Mom | |
| 211 | The Mitten Tree | Mommy Evolution | |
| 212 | The One Day House | Colours Of Us | |
| 213 | The Paperboy | Pre Kinders | |
| 214 | The Village Garage | G. Brian Karas | Goodreads |
| 215 | Three Little Firefighters | Pre Kinders | |
| 216 | Tinyville Town: Gets to Work! | Brian Biggs | Goodreads |
| 217 | Tinyville Town: I’m a Firefighter | Brian Biggs | Goodreads |
| 218 | Tinyville Town: I’m a Police Officer | Brian Biggs | Goodreads |
| 219 | Tito the Firefighter, | The Measured Mom | |
| 220 | Tomas and the Library Lady, | The Measured Mom | |
| 221 | Truck Driver Tom | Pre-Kpages | |
| 222 | Veterinarians Help | Pre-Kpages | |
| 223 | Walter the Baker, | The Measured Mom | |
| 224 | We Need Garbage Collectors | The Measured Mom | |
| 225 | We Need Mail Carriers | The Measured Mom | |
| 226 | We Need Plumbers, | The Measured Mom | |
| 227 | We Need Police Officers | The Measured Mom | |
| 228 | What Do Mail Carriers Do? | Pre-Kpages | |
| 229 | What Do They Do? | The Measured Mom | |
| 230 | What Do They Do? Doctors | The Measured Mom | |
| 231 | What Do They Do? Judges | The Measured Mom | |
| 232 | When I Grow Up | Al Yankovic | Goodreads |
| 233 | Whose Shoes? | Pre-Kpages | |
| 234 | Whose Vehicle is This? | Pre-Kpages | |
| 235 | Work | The Measured Mom | |
| 236 | Worksong | The Measured Mom |
| Source | Article |
| Colours Of Us | 12 Multicultural Children’s Books about the Power of Community |
| Goodreads | Popular Community Helpers Books |
| Home School Preschool | 10 Picture Books About Community Helpers |
| Home School Preschool 2 | 27 of the Best Community Helper Books for Preschool |
| Mommy Evolution | Community Service Books that Encourage Kids (Study Unit) |
| No Time For Flash Cards | Picture Books About Community Helpers |
| Pre Kinders | Books about Community Helpers for Pre-K |
| Pre-Kpages | Community Helper Books for Preschool |
| The Measured Mom | 100+ community helper books |
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