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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+
A Froggy Fable
John Lechner
A little frog finds his peaceful world disrupted by new neighbors, but a journey away from his pond reveals that change
Ages 4–8
I Survived #10
The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
Lauren Tarshis
The world turns to ash and fire as a young boy fights for survival during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in
Ages 7–10
The Bear That Heard Crying
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock, Helen Kinsey
In 1783, three-year-old Sarah survives three days lost in the woods, claiming a big black dog kept her warm—though the t
Ages 4–9
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Usborne Illustrated Story Collections
Illustrated Children's Bible
Jane Chisholm
For parents seeking to introduce ancient scripture through engaging, accessible storytelling. This collection simplifies
Ages 7–11
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
Pinkalicious Picture Books #6
Emeraldalicious
Victoria Kann
A park full of trash gets a greentastic makeover through the power of recycling. Watch as magic turns a messy space into
Ages 4–8
Life Without Friends
Ellen Emerson White
Guilt and isolation follow Beverly after a school tragedy. Alone and struggling to move on, she finds a glimmer of hope
Ages 12–18
I Survived #20
The California Wildfires, 2018
Lauren Tarshis
A terrifying firestorm races toward a Northern California town, forcing Josh to face a wall of flames and the family sec
Ages 8–12
The Sweetest of Lemons
Daniel Nayeri
For children who find comfort in the voices of their elders, this lyrical tale honors the way family stories can transfo
Ages 4–8
Franklin and Winston: A Christmas That Changed the World
Douglas Wood
Two world leaders meet for a month in December 1941 to plan for peace and forge a friendship that would help decide the
Ages 7–10
Who HQ Now
Who Is Kamala Harris?
Kirsten Anderson
Follow Kamala Harris from her early law career and setbacks to her historic election as the first woman Vice President o
Ages 8–12
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
The Night of Las Posadas
Tomie dePaola
When the actors for Mary and Joseph are delayed on a snowy night in Santa Fe, two mysterious strangers appear to ensure
Ages 4–8
Uncle Elephant
Arnold Lobel
Kind Uncle Elephant steps in to provide a comforting home and careful support for his nephew after the young elephant's
Ages 4–8
Cozy Classics #9
Oliver Twist
Jack Wang, Holman Wang
Intricate needle-felted scenes and simple first words bring the story of an orphan on the streets of London to life for
Ages 0–3
Gold Fever
Verla Kay
For the child who loves tales of the Wild West and the pursuit of dreams, exploring the grit and hope of the California
Ages 4–8
The Great Bear
Libby Gleeson
A bear forced to perform in a medieval circus finally reaches her breaking point and makes a desperate, magical bid for
Ages 7–12
Magic Beans #1
The Little Mermaid
Linda Newbery
A young mermaid faces the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of the prince she loves in this mesmerizing and moving version
Ages 6–10
Beyond Magenta: Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Speak Out
Susan Kuklin
Six teenagers share their personal histories through honest interviews and photographs, chronicling their emotional and
Ages 12–18
The Last Firefox #3
The Lost Sunlion
Lee Newbery
Strange weather and a missing sunlion guardian signal chaos in Fargone, forcing Charlie and his friends to stop a giant
Ages 8–12
Who HQ
What Was the Berlin Wall?
Nico Medina
Discover how a concrete border split a city in two overnight and read the daring true stories of Berliners who risked ev
Ages 8–12
I Survived #5
The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
Lauren Tarshis
Ten-year-old newsboy Leo is working hard in the bustling streets of 1906 San Francisco when a massive earthquake and fir
Ages 7–10
Librarians of Willow Hollow #1
A Strand of Hope
Amanda Tero
Lena finds sanctuary in books to escape a difficult home life, but she must first earn the trust of wary mountain famili
Ages 12–18
The Boy #1
How to Catch a Star
Oliver Jeffers
One small boy looks at the night sky and decides he simply must have a star of his own, leading to a series of creative
Ages 3–7
