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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
55 books about hope & optimism
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Narwhal and Jelly #6
Narwhal's School of Awesomeness
Ben Clanton
Wafflematics and scavenger hunts are on the schedule when Narwhal and Jelly step in as the world's most enthusiastic und
Ages 6–9
Narwhal and Jelly #2
Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt
Ben Clanton
Waffle-loving Narwhal and his no-nonsense friend Jelly hunt for their inner superpowers while helping friends find their
Ages 6–9
Narwhal and Jelly #1
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
Ben Clanton
A cheerful narwhal and a serious jellyfish find common ground over their shared love of waffles, parties, and underwater
Ages 6–9
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I Survived Graphic Novels #6
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Lauren Tarshis
When the New Orleans levees break, Barry is swept away from his family into the floodwaters, facing the fight of his lif
Ages 8–12
Dog Man #9
Grime and Punishment
Dav Pilkey
Dog Man has lost his badge and his desk, but even without a job, he must find a way to dig himself out of trouble and st
Ages 7–10
The Path to Enlightenment
Charles Cho
After a career-ending accident, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon finds a new source of power and a different way to heal
Ages 4–8
Passport to Reading
I Am Doctor Strange
R. R. Busse
A brilliant surgeon loses everything only to find a new path toward healing and mystic power under the guidance of a leg
Ages 5–7
Graphic Library
The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
Donald B. Lemke
Terrifying history comes to life in this graphic novel account of students trapped in one of America’s most sudden and d
Ages 8–12
Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
Returning to the Moon
Bruce Berglund
Join the Society of Super Scientists in this graphic novel to see how NASA plans to build a permanent home for humans on
Ages 8–14
Red Ranger Came Calling
Berkeley Breathed
For the child who prides themselves on being too grown up for make-believe, but still harbors a secret, glowing hope for
Ages 6–12
Hope! A Story of Change in Obama's America
Eric Stevens
Sentenced to community service, Anton Fox watches a historic inauguration and realizes he has the power to reshape both
Ages 8–12
Marshmallow & Jordan
Alina Chau
Jordan thinks her days as an athlete are over after a car accident, until a magical baby elephant helps her find a brand
Ages 8–12
Alyssa Bermudez Memoirs #1
Big Apple Diaries
Alyssa Bermudez
Alyssa doodles her way through the ups and downs of middle school and family life in New York City just as the world cha
Ages 8–13
Graphic History: History in the News #1
School Strike for Climate
Nel Yomtov
For the child who feels small in a big world, this graphic novel shows how one person's voice can spark a global movemen
Ages 8–12
The Day of a Happy Girl
Mibelle Liu
For the child who needs a reminder that joy can be found in the small moments of a normal day, from morning routines to
Ages 7–11
I Survived Graphic Novels #8
The Great Chicago Fire, 1871
Lauren Tarshis, Georgia Ball
Oscar Starling struggles to adjust to the smog of Chicago just as a ferocious blaze begins to devour the city in this hi
Ages 8–12
Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix #2
Karen's Roller Skates
Ann M. Martin
A weekend of roller skating tricks ends in a hospital trip for Karen, who is now on a determined mission to get a famous
Ages 7–10
Global
Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin
From the Indian Ocean to the Canadian Arctic, Sami and Suki face a changing world as rising tides and melting ice threat
Ages 8–14
Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix #6
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin
Karen is turning another year older and having two different parties, but she wishes her parents could put aside their d
Ages 7–10
Captured History
Lake Placid Miracle
Blake Hoena
A ragtag group of amateur American hockey players attempts to defeat the world's most dominant team in this thrilling tr
Ages 8–14
Nickolas Flux History Chronicles #4
Trapped in Antarctica!: The Shackleton Expedition
Nel Yomtov
For the child who thrives on stories of grit and teamwork, this graphic novel brings to life one of history's most harro
Ages 8–12
Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star
Lee Engfer
For the child who feels discouraged by physical setbacks or health challenges, this graphic biography shows how grit can
Ages 8–12
The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents
Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom
Whit Taylor
For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on
Ages 8–12
Dreamer
Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson-Elysée
Akim Aliu shares his journey from a Ukrainian-Nigerian childhood to the professional ice, where he fought systemic racis
Ages 8–14
