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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Through the Lens
The Dust Bowl Through the Lens
Martin W. Sandler
Stark black-and-white photographs reveal the grit and resilience of American families surviving the nation's greatest ec
Ages 10–14
Arrowhawk
Lola M. Schaefer
A wounded red-tailed hawk fights for survival in the wild before human rescuers step in to help him heal and return to t
Ages 5–10
Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!
April Pulley Sayre
Follow a sea turtle’s perilous journey past fishing lines and pollution, and see how the help of kind volunteers can mak
Ages 4–9
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12–18 yrs
1042 books
Grandmama's Pride
Becky Birtha
During a bus trip to the South in 1956, young Sarah Marie witnesses her grandmother's quiet dignity in the face of segre
Ages 5–9
Anything Is Possible
Giulia Belloni
For the child who feels discouraged when a project doesn't go as planned. This sweet story shows how setbacks can lead t
Ages 4–8
Everybody Gets the Blues
Leslie Staub
For the child feeling down without knowing why. This gentle book explains that sadness is a universal human experience t
Ages 4–8
Reek
Alastair Chisholm
For the child who questions why some people have so much while others struggle, this high stakes adventure explores the
Ages 9–12
50 Blessed Bible Girls
Kristin Gerlach
For the girl looking for heroes who share her faith. This collection of short biographies highlights the courage and wis
Ages 6–12
Secret Gardens
David Belbin
Hiding in city allotments to avoid deportation, fifteen-year-old Aazim meets Nadimah and discovers that even in a new co
Ages 12–16
The Legend of Buddy Bush
Sheila P. Moses
Twelve-year-old Pattie Mae clings to her dreams of Harlem while her North Carolina family faces a wrongful arrest and a
Ages 12–16
Ode to My First Car
Robin Gow
While working at a nursing home to pay for car repairs, Claire finds an unexpected mirror for her own life in the storie
Ages 14–18
Hush Songs
Joyce Carol Thomas
Rhythmic African-American lullabies and historical notes come together to create a soulful and soothing end to the day.
Ages 0–8
Oh, Panda
Cindy Derby
A gentle narrator cheers on a determined panda as he slips and slides up an icy mountain slope to reach a beautiful red
Ages 3–7
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
Caren Stelson
For the young reader processing stories of tragedy or global history, this moving biography offers a path from trauma to
Ages 10–18
United States President Biographies #46
Joe Biden
Grace Hansen
Follow the long political career of the 46th president, from his decades in the Senate and time as Vice President to his
Ages 5–8
Little Golden Book Biography
Ronald Reagan: A Little Golden Book Biography
Lisa Jean Rogers
For the child curious about how a person goes from the silver screen to the world stage, this biography explores the lif
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
I'm an Activist
Wil Mara
Ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Discover how peaceful campaigning and community action help protect the
Ages 5–8
Tucker #3
Lucky Tucker
Leslie McGuirk
Tucker the terrier is having a truly terrible day until a roll in a patch of clover turns his luck around in the most un
Ages 2–6
My Wish for the World
Kristine A. Lombardi
A gentle collection of hopeful wishes illustrates how small acts of kindness and caring for others can create a more com
Ages 4–8
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
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
