Community Helpers

Angel of The Battlefield
Ann Hood (2011) , 0 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Community Helpers
   Divorce and Remarriage
   Families
   Fantasy
   Feelings
   Historical
   Moving

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When Masie and Felix's parents divorce, the twelve-year-old twins reluctantly move from New York City to Rhode Island with their Mom. Their new home is a mansion that once belonged to their great aunt but is now owned by the local preservation society. Living in a historic mansion sounds exciting but the family is restricted to the small, hot servant's quarters. Expecting their new life in Rhode Island to be boring, the twins are in for a surprise when they discover a secret room that transports them to the year 1836, where they meet a young Clara Barton. A short epilogue provides an account of Clara Barton's life and many contributions during the Civil War and after. Ann Hood's new series will appeal to Magic Tree House fans who are looking for a more challenging read.
Librarian review written by Rachel

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Therapy Dogs
Kimberly M. Hutmacher (2011) , 24 pages
Audience:
   Toddlers
   Preschool
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
   Animals
   Community Helpers
   New Books
   Nonfiction
   Pets

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What is a therapy dog? Why do some dogs wear cute little vests? Read this book to learn all about therapy dogs. Find out where they go, who they visit, and how they help people. Could your dog become a therapy dog? Find out if your dog has what it takes!
Librarian review written by Elizabeth

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Larabee
Kevin Luthardt (2004) , 32 pages
Audience:
   Preschool
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
   Animals
   Community Helpers
   Pets

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Larabee is the canine companion for the postal carrier, Mr. Bowman. Larabee is disappointed that dogs don't get letters but there is a surprise waiting for him. This book uses voice bubbles and thought bubbles to represent the words of Mr. Bowman and the thoughts of Larabee.
Librarian review written by Mollie

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The Police Cloud
Christoph Niemann (2007) , 32 pages
Audience:
   Toddlers
   Preschool
Category:
   Community Helpers
   New Books
   Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)

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A little cloud has always wanted to be a policeman. He goes to join the police force and tries lots of different kinds of police work, but none of them seem to be a good fit for a cloud. The cloud is so sad, he cries and it starts to rain. What kind of job can he do instead? This is a sweet story with some funny moments and cute illustrations.
Librarian review written by Gwen

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Magnus at the Fire
Jennifer Armstrong (2005) , 32 pages
Audience:
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
   Adventure
   Animals
   Community Helpers
   Reluctant Readers

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Magnus is the best fire-wagon-pulling horse there ever was. But when the fire station gets a new engine, Magnus has to sit aside. He will not, and chases every fire that he smells... And everyone thanks him for it in the end, when the engine breaks down! A moving story of bravery and spirit.
Librarian review written by Heath Rezabek

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