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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,572 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
690 books
4–7 yrs
2478 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
33 Snowfish
Adam Rapp
Three young outcasts and a baby flee across a harsh landscape, clinging to one another as they search for a single chanc
Ages 14–18
Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue
Julius Lester
The skies weep as a desperate man prepares the largest slave auction in history, told through the many voices of those s
Ages 11–15
Blitzcat
Robert Westall
A brave black cat crosses the dangerous, war-torn landscape of England during World War II to reunite with her beloved o
Ages 10–14
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1042 books
My Australian Story #1
Surviving Sydney Cove
Goldie Alexander
For the child who thrives on true stories of resilience, this diary follows a young girl facing the harsh realities of l
Ages 9–13
A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich
Alice Childress
Thirteen-year-old Benjie insists he can quit heroin anytime, but the voices of his family and teachers reveal a world th
Ages 12–17
The Bailey School Kids Jr. Chapter Books #1
Reindeer Do Wear Striped Underwear
Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey
Christmas is in jeopardy when Santa’s reindeer come down with terrible colds at the local zoo, leaving four friends to s
Ages 7–10
The White Stag
Kate Seredy
Follow the legendary migration of the Huns and Magyars as they chase a mystical white stag across Europe to find their p
Ages 10–14
Love Is a Gift
Lauren Brooke
For the reader navigating the ups and downs of a first romance while coping with the pressures of family responsibility
Ages 10–14
Fire & Flood #1
Fire & Flood
Victoria Scott
To save her dying brother, Tella enters the Brimstone Bleed, a lethal race across treacherous terrain where the only pri
Ages 13–17
The Eyes of Gray Wolf
Jonathan London
The cold northern night is silent until a restless gray wolf meets a mysterious white wolf, ending his solitude beneath
Ages 4–8
Dead Beautiful #3
Love Reborn
Yvonne Woon
Renee and Dante race across Europe toward a legendary chasm to save their shared soul, all while evading the dangerous L
Ages 13–18
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears: Why Do Good Bears Have Bad Days?
Mike Berenstain
For the child feeling frustrated when things don't go their way, this story offers a gentle faith-based perspective on f
Ages 4–8
School in Time #2
School in the Great Depression
Kerry A. Graves
For the student curious about history, this educational look at 1930s schools explores how children found the resilience
Ages 8–12
Good Lil' Boys and Girls #1
Good Lil' Boys and Girls from the Cotton State of Alabama and the Magnolia State of Mississippi
Sharon Hunt
For the child who wants to feel proud of where they come from. This educational collection introduces young readers to t
Ages 7–12
National Geographic Reading Expeditions: Stand Up and Speak Out
A Road to Freedom
George Capaccio
For the child curious about how brave people worked together to overcome injustice and seek safety in American history.
Ages 8–14
Sunfire #31
Jennie
Jane Claypool Miner
For the teenager dreaming of a bigger life and navigating the sparkle and shadow of early Hollywood while finding her ow
Ages 12–17
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Social Movements in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
You will learn about the courageous people and key turning points that have defined the fight for LGBTQ rights and inclu
Ages 11–18
Renée Watson's Story #2
All the Blues in the Sky
Renée Watson
Vivid prose and free verse capture the rhythm of a child's world through a story of family, home, and the many shades of
Ages 8–12
Presidents of the United States
Jimmy Carter
Eric Braun
For the young student curious about leadership and helping others. Discover the life of a peanut farmer who became presi
Ages 7–11
Bink and Slinky's Ark Adventure
Donna Arlynn Frisinger
Two tiny snails set out on a massive journey to find Noah's ark, relying on the help of fellow animals to reach safety b
Ages 4–8
Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
Lesléa Newman
A young girl embarks on a brave, solitary trek across the ocean to Ellis Island, carrying her family's hopes and a very
Ages 6–10
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Lillian's Right to Vote
Jonah Winter
As Lillian climbs a steep hill toward the voting booth, she remembers the long, historic journey her family took to prot
Ages 5–9
The People Shall Continue
Simon J. Ortiz
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how the shared resilience and distinct cultures of Native nations have create
Ages 6–12
Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing
Tonya Bolden
Words have the power to shift the course of a nation, as seen through fifteen pivotal addresses ranging from the America
Ages 8–12
