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Books About Hope & Optimism for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Hope & Optimism for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about hope & optimism recommended for kids ages 8–11.

4,828 books

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She Persisted #16

Bethany Hamilton

Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Chelsea Clinton

For the child facing a major setback or physical challenge, this biography shows how one girl's grit and faith helped he

Cover of Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein

For children processing the concept of fairness and systemic injustice, this story follows a grandfather's dignity while

Cover of Bigger Than a Dream

Bigger Than a Dream

For the child who has questions about a relative they never met or is beginning to wonder what happens after we die.

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Circa Now

Amber McRee Turner

Circa discovers that the digital changes she makes to old photographs are starting to appear in the real world following

Ages 8–12

Cover of Jumping Mouse

For the child who feels small in a big world, this Native American legend explores how sacrifice and kindness can transf

Cover of Promises

Elizabeth Winthrop

For children navigating the uncertainty of a parent's cancer treatment, this story explores the small, steady promises t

Cover of Stone Fox

John Reynolds Gardiner

Young Willy and his dog Searchlight enter a high-stakes dogsled race against the legendary Stone Fox to win the prize mo

Cover of Tacko Fall: To New Heights

Tacko Fall: To New Heights

Tacko Fall, Justin Haynes

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or struggles with a new hobby, this story shows how patience and ha

Cover of Africa Is My Home A Child of the Amistad

Africa Is My Home A Child of the Amistad

Young Magulu is stolen from her home and thrust onto the slave ship Amistad, beginning a harrowing journey toward a land

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The Mozart Question

Michael Morpurgo

A journalist in Venice is warned never to ask a world-famous violinist about Mozart, but the musician is finally ready t

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Jack and the Baked Beanstalk

When his family cafe fails, Jack trades his last pennies for a magic can of baked beans that leads him to a giant who is

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Medical School for Kids

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Michelle Palvolgyi

For the child curious about how the body heals or preparing for physical therapy, this guide makes the world of rehabili

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Let's Build a Playground

Michael J. Rosen

For children who want to see the tangible results of teamwork and discover how their own big ideas can transform a neigh

Cover of Immigrant Kids

Russell Freedman

Young newcomers in the early 1900s face crowded cities and hard labor in this moving look at the grit and hope required

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Kristine L. Franklin

Twelve-year-old Cuss fights to stay in school while his small Washington town struggles through the financial hardships

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The Idea in You

For children who need a boost of confidence to share their unique ideas and for parents looking to inspire a love for cr

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Polar the Titanic Bear

Daisy Corning Stone Spedden

For the child curious about history's big moments, this gentle account of the Titanic disaster provides a safe way to ex

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Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

David Barclay Moore

For the child exploring how communities stay strong against unfairness, this folk-inspired tale celebrates the magic of

Cover of Covid-19

Disease Detectives

Beth Bence Reinke

For the child curious about the pandemic and how to stay safe, this clear guide explains the virus and the science behin

Cover of Father and Son: A Nativity Story

Father and Son: A Nativity Story

Geraldine McCaughrean

For the parent or child marveling at a new baby, this lyrical story explores a father's tender feelings of wonder and in

Cover of Gray Fox

Jonathan London

A young boy witnesses the end of a wild fox's journey and finds comfort in the quiet, healing cycles of the natural worl

Cover of Delivering Justice W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights

Delivering Justice W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights

For the child curious about how one person can change their community, this biography shows how a local mail carrier pea

Cover of But No Candy

As her uncle fights overseas in World War II, Lee watches the candy jars empty and realizes her quiet life at the family

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Birdie's Bargain

Katherine Paterson

For the child navigating the heavy 'what-ifs' of a parent's military deployment or searching for answers when prayers do

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