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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+
Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery
Madam C. J. Walker and New Cosmetics
Katherine Krohn
One woman’s ingenuity with hair products and cosmetics paves the way for her to become the first self-made female millio
Ages 8–12
How to Find a Friend
Maria S. Costa
A lonely rabbit and a lonely squirrel spend their entire day searching for a companion, never realizing how close they a
Ages 3–7
What Could I Be?
What Could Hazel Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress up and wonders about the future, this rhythmic tale explores the exciting world of
Ages 3–7
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970 books
Come Back, Salmon
Molly Cone
For the child who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start. This true story shows how a group of studen
Ages 8–12
Personalized Name Kids Books
What Could Julia Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and asks 'What do people do all day?' This book explores professional paths with
Ages 3–7
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb
Veronica Chambers
For the child who needs to see how one person's voice can change the world. This active biography shows how Shirley Chis
Ages 4–8
What Could Be?
What Could Zoe Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who wonders what they will be when they grow up, this rhythmic journey celebrates the endless possibilitie
Ages 3–7
Always My Dad
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
A young girl cherishes every moment of a special summer spent with her brothers and her father at their grandparents' fa
Ages 5–9
Bumblebee Flies Anyway
Robert Cormier
Inside an experimental medical institute, sixteen-year-old Barney searches for his lost memories and a final chance at a
Ages 12–18
What the Dog Said
Randi Reisfeld, H.B. Gilmour
While her family heals from a sudden tragedy, thirteen-year-old Grace finds unexpected comfort and a new sense of purpos
Ages 10–14
The Mantlemass Chronicles #7
Harrow and Harvest
Barbara Willard
For the young person grappling with the end of an era or the loss of a family home, this powerful finale explores findin
Ages 12–18
Kamala Raised Her Hand
Raakhee Mirchandani
For the child who needs to know that their voice matters, this inspiring look at Kamala Harris shows how raising your ha
Ages 4–8
African Town
Charles Waters, Irene Latham
The journey of 110 people brought to Alabama on the Clotilda unfolds through fourteen voices, tracing their path from ca
Ages 12–18
Enduring Freedom
Jawad Arash, Trent Reedy
For teens grappling with the complexity of world conflict and the desire to see the human face behind the headlines of t
Ages 12–18
49 Days
Agnes Lee
For those seeking peace after a loss, this meditative journey explores the 49 days of mourning through the lens of Buddh
Ages 10–17
Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe
C. B. Lee
A science-loving overachiever and a rebellious Chosen One fall in love in a cozy shop, but their romance faces a major h
Ages 12–18
Edward's Eyes
Patricia MacLachlan
A close-knit, music-loving family faces the sudden loss of young Edward, finding a profound sense of hope when his eyes
Ages 8–12
Nickel Bay Nick
Dean Pitchford
For the child grappling with a short temper or family stress, this story shows how secret acts of kindness can transform
Ages 8–12
DK Holocaust
Holocaust: The Events and Their Impact on Real People
Angela Gluck Wood
For the student asking deep questions about history and human rights, this moving guide uses first-person accounts to br
Ages 10–17
Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party
Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, Waldo E. Martin Jr.
This deeply researched history captures the revolution sparked by the Black Panther Party, from community breakfast prog
Ages 12–18
Voice of the Wilderness #4
A Raven of the Rainforest
Rosanne Parry
Born with a single white feather and a heavy prophecy, Westerly the raven must find the courage to lead her roost when a
Ages 8–12
Judy Moody and Friends #16
Sophie and the Runaway Unicorn
Megan McDonald
Sophie is certain she spotted a real unicorn in town, and she is determined to catch it with carrots and a little help f
Ages 6–9
Challenger Deep
Neal Shusterman
For the teen or parent navigating the complex, often frightening world of severe mental illness and the internal reality
Ages 14–18
Saint Valentine
Robert Sabuda
Long before the modern holiday, a kind physician named Valentine lived in Rome and used his skills to help a young child
Ages 4–9
