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Books About Community Helpers

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By Aimee Sawyer, Product Marketing Manager at Khan Academy Kids and former preschool teacher

Cute animal characters stand in front of a gallery of images. The images display different community helpers, like firemen, construction workers, chefs, and more.

Learning about community helpers—farmers, drivers, chefs, lunchroom helpers, etc.—is an important way for kids to learn about the world around them.

For example, lunch doesn’t magically appear in the cafeteria! Farmers grow produce. Drivers help move the produce from the farm to the store. Chefs purchase and prepare the food. Lunchroom helpers put the food on plates for kids to enjoy.

Understanding these processes that make up everyday life give us a sense of gratitude. They also help kids understand which adults are safe and around to help them. After learning about community helpers, kids may be inspired to be helpful to those around them. A school is a community, and a classroom is a community, and it’s important that the people there all take care of each other, just like we do in neighborhoods and in the world.

The free Khan Academy Kids app has a new set of books all about community helpers. With kid-friendly language and vibrant illustrations, these books are the perfect companion to a community helpers unit at school, or a great resource to prepare kids for upcoming outings—like their first trip to the dentist! Download the free Khan Academy Kids app to see these books and more.

Doctors

“Doctors are…friendly. Sicknesses can be scary and painful. Doctors make them better!”

The front cover of a book called "Doctors." This book is a part of the Community Helpers book series, which is available for free in the Khan Academy Kids app.
A page inside the book "Doctors." It reads, "Doctors are also friendly. Sicknesses can be scary and painful. Doctors make them better!" The picture shows a doctor leaning over a patient's bed with a stethoscope around their neck.

Find this book in the free Khan Academy Kids app under the Books tab.

Farmers

“Farmers supply our food! They grow crops and raise livestock.”

The front cover of a book called "Farmers." This book is a part of the Community Helpers book series, which is available for free in the Khan Academy Kids app.
A page inside the book "Farmers." It reads, "Farmers supply our food! They grow crops and raise livestock." The picture shows a farmer on a field with a crate of vegetables.

Find this book in the free Khan Academy Kids app under the Books tab.

Chefs

“The chef puts the veggies into a pot on the stove. Time to cook!”

The front cover of a book called "Chefs." This book is a part of the Community Helpers book series, which is available for free in the Khan Academy Kids app.
A page inside the book "Chefs." It reads, "The chef puts the veggies into a pot on the stove. Time to cook!" The picture shows a chef standing over a stove with a pan.

Find this book in the free Khan Academy Kids app under the Books tab.

Bus Drivers

“Bus drivers drive buses from place to place. They work in small towns and big cities.”

The front cover of a book called "Bus Drivers." This book is a part of the Community Helpers book series, which is available for free in the Khan Academy Kids app.
A page inside the book "Bus Drivers." It reads, "Bus drivers drive buses from place to place. They work in small towns and big cities." The picture shows a bus driver leaning outside the driver's window.

Find this book in the free Khan Academy Kids app under the Books tab.

Firefighters

“Firefighters answer to all emergencies. They rescue people and put out fires.”

The front cover of a book called "Firefighters." This book is a part of the Community Helpers book series, which is available for free in the Khan Academy Kids app.
A page inside the book "Firefighters." It reads, "Firefighters answer to all emergencies. They rescue people and put out fires." The picture shows a group of three firefighters in their gear, standing in front of their firetrucks.

Find this book in the free Khan Academy Kids app under the Books tab.

Librarians

“Librarians buy books for their libraries. They help people borrow these books to take home.”

The front cover of a book called "Librarians." This book is a part of the Community Helpers book series, which is available for free in the Khan Academy Kids app.
A page inside the book "Librarians." It reads, "Librarians buy books for their libraries. They help people borrow these books to take home." The picture shows a young child at a librarian's desk, looking upward for help.

Find this book in the free Khan Academy Kids app under the Books tab.

Mail Carriers

“Mail carriers sort mail at the post office. Then they put it into mailbags of trucks.”

The front cover of a book called "Mail Carriers." This book is a part of the Community Helpers book series, which is available for free in the Khan Academy Kids app.
A page inside the book "Mail Carriers." It reads, "Mail carriers sort mail at the post office. Then they put it into mailbags of trucks." The picture shows a mail carrier inside a truck stacking bins that hold mail.

Find this book in the free Khan Academy Kids app under the Books tab.

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