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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,260 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2383 books
8–11 yrs
1950 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The First of the Penguins
Mary Q. Steele
Two friends leave their struggling city neighborhood behind on a dreamlike journey to find a magical solution that will
Ages 9–12
What Does Peace Feel Like?
Vladimir Radunsky
Children from around the globe share their perspectives on what peace looks like, sounds like, and feels like in their e
Ages 4–8
No Room at the Inn: The Nativity Story
Jean M. Malone
The journey of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus are brought to life in this gentle, easy-to-read version of the tr
Ages 5–7
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The Nativity
Juan Wijngaard
Classic scripture meets luminous illustrations in this artistic retelling of the birth of Christ.
Ages 4–8
Too Many Monsters
Susan Meddaugh
Howard is tired of being teased by ninety-nine mean monsters, until a lucky break in the forest canopy changes his world
Ages 3–7
Brown Girl, Brown Boy #1
Brown Girl, Brown Girl
Leslé Honoré
Rhythmic verses call on brown girls to draw strength from the women who came before them as they chase their own bright
Ages 4–8
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Becoming a Real Hero
Joanna Korba
Christopher Reeve soared as Superman on screen, but his most courageous role began when he fought to change the world fr
Ages 7–10
Ready for Anything
Keiko Kasza
Duck is ready for a perfect picnic, but Raccoon can think of a thousand things that might go wrong. Can optimism win ove
Ages 3–7
Goldie and Garth #1
Goldie and Garth
Joyce Mitchell
Two talking flowers named Goldie and Garth wonder if they will be planted together or torn apart after being purchased f
Ages 7–9
Music Is a Rainbow
Bryan Collier
A young boy finds light in a time of darkness by discovering a beautiful, healing connection between the melodies he hea
Ages 4–8
Green Generation
Green Living: No Action Too Small
Lucia Raatma
The most fascinating thing you will learn is that even the smallest daily choices can help protect wildlife and fight gl
Ages 9–13
Lottie's Dream
Bonnie Pryor
Growing up on the prairie means a life far from the coast, but Lottie never gives up on her childhood dream of finally s
Ages 4–8
Scientists in the Field
The Prairie Builders: Reconstructing America's Lost Grasslands
Sneed B. Collard III
Witness how dedicated volunteers in Iowa painstakingly brought a lost tallgrass prairie back to life, inviting butterfli
Ages 9–12
Hispanic-American Biographies
Ellen Ochoa
Christine Juarez
For the child dreaming of the stars who needs to see that hard work and curiosity can take you from playing the flute to
Ages 6–8
Ellie's Inheritance
Hila Colman
A young woman faces a sudden loss of wealth and status during the Great Depression, forcing her to find new strength and
Ages 12–16
When the World Was Ours
Liz Kessler
For the young reader asking about the dark parts of history and how friendship survives the unthinkable. A deeply moving
Ages 12–18
The Copper Elephant
Adam Rapp
In a future of acid rain and brutal soldiers, eleven-year-old Whensday Bluehouse uses her wit and a unique dialect to fi
Ages 11–15
Some Days
María Wernicke
For the child navigating a heavy season of loss or absence, this gentle story validates the quiet, slow pace of grief an
Ages 4–8
The Underland Chronicles #5
Gregor and the Code of Claw
Suzanne Collins
A deadly prophecy looms over Gregor as he faces a final war against an army of rats to save his family and the city of R
Ages 9–14
All Joseph Wanted
Ruth Yaffe Radin
For the child noticing a parent's struggles or feeling the weight of a family secret. This story explores the role rever
Ages 8–12
Pajaro Verde / The Green Bird
Joe Hayes
Rooted in the folklore of the American Southwest, these bilingual stories bring traditional tales of magic and wisdom to
Ages 7–11
The Bicycle Man
Allen Say
Japanese students at a mountain school watch in amazement as an African American soldier performs incredible bicycle stu
Ages 5–10
My Magic Tree
J. K. Larsen
For the child finding solace in imagination while processing deep sorrow. A gentle, moving exploration of the emotional
Ages 10–14
True Survival #4
The Finest Hours
Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman
Real-life heroism takes center stage in this gripping account of one of history's most daring sea rescues, as seen in th
Ages 9–14
