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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,578 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
693 books
4–7 yrs
2480 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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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
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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
Land of Gray Wolf, The
Thomas Locker
For the child learning about our connection to the Earth and the cycle of nature's healing after human impact.
Ages 6–10
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
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 Rescue #1
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
Ophie's Ghosts #1
Ophie's Ghosts
Justina Ireland
For the child grappling with unfairness in the world, this haunting mystery uses a ghostly connection to explore systemi
Ages 8–12
His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg: Courage, Rescue, and Mystery During World War II
Louise Borden
The true account of Raoul Wallenberg’s heroic mission to save thousands of Hungarian Jews from Nazi camps is told throug
Ages 10–14
When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson
Pam Muñoz Ryan
For the child discovering that talent knows no color, this lyrical biography follows a gifted singer as she overcomes ra
Ages 6–10
Missing Rose
Linda Newbery
Anna is determined to find her missing sister, Rose, but the search leads her into a tangle of family secrets that chang
Ages 12–18
Shark Teeth
Sherri Winston
For the child carrying the heavy weight of family secrets, food insecurity, or a parent's mental health struggles while
Ages 8–12
I'll See You when the Moon is Full
Susi Gregg Fowler
When Abe’s father leaves for a trip, a simple promise keeps them connected: they will be together again by the time the
Ages 3–7
Boundless
Ismée Williams, Rebecca Balcárcel
For the teen navigating the beautiful complexity of their heritage, this anthology celebrates the many ways to be Latine
Ages 12–18
The Montmaray Journals #3
The FitzOsbornes at War
Michelle Cooper
For the teen processing the weight of world events, this diary follows an exiled royal family finding their footing and
Ages 14–18
R Is for Rocket
Ray Bradbury
Step into a futuristic universe through seventeen classic stories that look at the wonder and strangeness of what lies b
Ages 12–18
Ocean Meets Sky
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
Finn journeys toward the magical horizon where whales soar through the clouds and castles float on the waves, just like
Ages 4–8
