Delivery Drivers (Community Helpers) (Community Helpers: Blastoff! Readers, Level 1)

Delivery Drivers (Community Helpers) (Community Helpers: Blastoff! Readers, Level 1)

A delivery driver rings the doorbell. Special delivery! The customer signs for the package. Next stop! In this title for beginning readers, leveled text explores how delivery drivers get people what they need. An engaging opening narrative pulls readers in, while informative text teaches about the job. Special features show off these workers gear and skills, and a picture glossary illustrates important terms. "Cashiers, counselors, delivery drivers, and EMTs, and the importance and community impact of each role, are introduced in this series. Readers will recognize a lot of different examples of how they encounter these essential workers in real life: while grocery shopping, waiting for a delivery, or going to their counselor for help. The book about counselors helps normalize a child’s experience visiting with a counselor in a variety of situations―for example, after having a disagreement with a peer. Each page includes two or three short statements, along with an accompanying image that appropriately complements the text. Notable to this series is its depiction of many different diversity identifiers, including race, culture, ethnicity, and ability. Caregivers may be inspired to point out these everyday heroes to children as they encounter them in daily life. VERDICT A timely addition to any collection, including home libraries." --School Library Journal: Series Made Simple (Community Helpers, 2021)