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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+
Little Hedgehog Personalized Books
What Could Isabella Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders what they'll be when they grow up. This rhyming story encourages lit
Ages 3–7
Sharing Christmas
Kate Westerlund
Winter arrives early as Clara the deer, Martin the squirrel, and Ralph the rabbit follow the chime of bells to find a ma
Ages 3–7
Perspectives on Weather and Climate Change
Droughts and the Environment
Marcia Amidon Lusted
For the curious student noticing dry lawns or low lake levels: an accessible guide to why droughts happen and how we can
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
970 books
The Girl Who Saw Lions
Berlie Doherty
Abela faces loss in Tanzania while Rosa lives a quiet life in England until their paths cross through a life-changing ad
Ages 10–14
The Outside of a Horse
Ginny Rorby
Hannah finds solace among rescued horses while her father struggles with the invisible wounds of the Iraq War, leading t
Ages 10–14
The Big Wish
Carolyn Conahan
One determined girl sets out on a whimsical quest to see if she can make a wish big enough to break a world record.
Ages 4–8
Albert Pujols: Baseball Superstar
Joanne Mattern
For the child who loves sports and needs an inspiring example of how hard work can turn a childhood dream into a profess
Ages 6–9
Dreamer
Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson-Elysée
Akim Aliu shares his journey from a Ukrainian-Nigerian childhood to the professional ice, where he fought systemic racis
Ages 8–14
Blue Eyes Better
Ruth Wallace-Brodeur
Ten-year-old Tessa and her parents struggle to find a way back to normal life and light after the sudden, tragic loss of
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
Drew Brees
Matt Christopher
From a kid playing flag football to a champion quarterback, Drew Brees shows how to push through injuries and setbacks t
Ages 8–12
Becoming a Queen
Dan Clay
Mark turns to the world of drag and a purple princess dress to find his strength and heal his heart after an unthinkable
Ages 14–18
We the People: Great Disasters
The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
Marc Tyler Nobleman
For the child curious about how cities survive disasters, this graphic history explores the courage and resilience shown
Ages 8–12
Bigger #2
Sooner
Patricia Calvert
Thirteen-year-old Tyler must manage his family's Missouri farm alone after the Civil War while finding companionship in
Ages 8–12
There Ain't Nobody That Can Sing Like Me: The Life of Woody Guthrie
Anne Neimark
For the child curious about how music can change the world, this biography follows Woody Guthrie's journey from the Dust
Ages 8–12
My Red, White, and Blue
Alana Tyson
For children processing the difference between what our country's symbols promise and the reality of Black history, this
Ages 4–8
Following Grandfather
Rosemary Wells
Jennie keeps catching glimpses of her grandfather in his favorite spots as she searches the beach for a special seashell
Ages 5–9
Sure Signs of Crazy
Karen Harrington
Twelve-year-old Sarah spends a momentous Texas summer writing letters to Atticus Finch to help her make sense of her mot
Ages 10–14
What Could I Be?
What Could Taylor Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this rhyming adventure explores a world of career possibilities and encourages
Ages 3–7
Mother of Sharks
Melissa Cristina Márquez
A magical crab leads young Meli through Puerto Rican tidal pools on an underwater journey that reveals her destiny as a
Ages 4–8
Little Bug
Dick Gackenbach
A tiny bug hides in his dark hole until a mysterious voice helps him realize that the beauty of the world is worth facin
Ages 3–7
She Persisted #24
Dorothy Height
Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and wants to know how one person can change the world through persiste
Ages 6–9
When Grandma Went Away
Delaney-Elis Awahnde
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandmother, this gentle story provides a soft space to navigate the confusin
Ages 3–7
The Best Nest
Sera Halverson
For the child who is nervous about a big transition or searching for where they belong. A gentle story about Pip's quest
Ages 3–7
Those Who Saw the Sun
Jaha Nailah Avery
For the teenager seeking a deeper, more personal understanding of history through the lived experiences and resilient sp
Ages 12–18
