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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Lightning Queen
Laura Resau
A lifelong friendship begins in the mountains of Mexico when a young Mixtec boy meets a girl who calls herself the Gypsy
Ages 8–12
The Boy Who Painted the Sun
Jill Morris
Missing the colors of the countryside after moving to the city, a young boy picks up a box of paints to recreate the bea
Ages 4–8
Little One, We Knew You'd Come
Sally Lloyd-Jones
For families wanting to share the wonder of the Christmas story through a lens of longing and celebration. This rhythmic
Ages 4–8
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970 books
Anna and the French Kiss #3
Isla and the Happily Ever After
Stephanie Perkins
The dizzying heights of first love meet the daunting uncertainty of life after high school in this romantic coming-of-ag
Ages 14–18
Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things
Matilda Woods
For the child who feels the weight of family responsibility and needs to know that courage can melt even the coldest, mo
Ages 8–12
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
What Could I Be?
What Could Emilia Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who dreams of being an astronaut one day and a chef the next, this rhyming journey celebrates the endless
Ages 3–7
What Could I Be?
What Could Everly Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child starting to ask 'what will I be when I grow up,' this personalized journey celebrates the endless possibil
Ages 3–7
I am Smart, Kind and Thoughtful
Ms. Mems, Datubo Andrew-Jaja
For the child needing a boost in self-belief, these gentle affirmations help little ones internalize their own worth thr
Ages 3–7
What Could I Be?
What Could Addison Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and is beginning to wonder what they will be when they grow up.
Ages 3–7
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Anne Frank
David A. Adler
Anne Frank found a way to share her innermost thoughts with the world while hiding in a secret apartment during the Holo
Ages 6–9
Plague Land #2
No Escape
Alex Scarrow
Two years after a deadly virus decimated the population, Leon and Freya search for safety among the ruins of the world.
Ages 14–18
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall
David A. Adler
Trace the journey of the first African-American Supreme Court justice, from his early life to his historic role in the h
Ages 6–9
People Are My Favorite Places
Ani Castillo
For the child feeling lonely or missing someone special, this poetic story redefines 'home' as the beautiful landscapes
Ages 4–8
The Books of Ember #2
The People of Sparks
Jeanne DuPrau
Tensions rise above ground as the people of Ember seek a new home, only to find that limited resources and mysterious va
Ages 8–12
Dogs of World War II #4
Code Word Courage
Kirby Larson
While her brother and his friend go to war in 1944, Billie looks for her lost father and finds comfort in a rescued dog
Ages 8–12
A Thousand Boy Kisses #1
A Thousand Boy Kisses
Tillie Cole
Rune returns to Georgia to find out why Poppy, his childhood soulmate, stopped speaking to him two years ago.
Ages 14–18
If I Built #3
If I Built a School
Chris Van Dusen
Hover desks, robo-chefs, and field trips to Mars fill this imaginative vision of what a truly spectacular school day cou
Ages 4–8
My World for Young Readers
Florida Panther
Nandara Quill
For the young animal lover curious about local wildlife and the importance of protecting endangered species through cons
Ages 5–9
What Could Stella Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonders what they will be when they grow up. A vibrant exploration of caree
Ages 3–7
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 Caster Chronicles #4
Beautiful Redemption
Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
Ethan Wate is trapped worlds away from the girl he loves, forcing both to strike dangerous bargains with old enemies to
Ages 12–18
Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People
Bonnie Christensen
Follow the life of American folk singer Woody Guthrie, who traveled the country using his guitar and songs to tell the s
Ages 6–10
Alphabet Acrostics #2
Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic
Steven Schnur
Green smells and waking animals fill the air in this alphabet journey that uses clever hidden words to describe the arri
Ages 4–8
