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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,540 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2036 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
What Could I Be?
What Could Mia Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and asks what they will be one day, this story explores the exciting world of ca
Ages 3–7
What Could I Be?
What Could Eva Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonders who they'll be tomorrow, this story celebrates the limitless power
Ages 3–7
Fox Goes North
Jeremy Strong
A group of animal friends sets off in a house on wheels to find the Northern Lights in this whimsical fable about friend
Ages 7–11
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12–18 yrs
1031 books
Little Brother
Allan Baillie
For the child grappling with the weight of global history or seeking a story about the unbreakable bond between siblings
Ages 10–14
See You in the Cosmos
Jack Cheng
Armed with a golden iPod and his dog Carl Sagan, eleven-year-old Alex sets off on a road trip to send his personal messa
Ages 10–14
Red Maple Creek #1
Kanata's True North
Lorna Faith
For the child facing a big family move or uncertain times, this historical journey explores finding the courage to start
Ages 8–12
Wild Animal Creatures Fun Facts Trivia
Swan
Marilyn Trueluck
For the child who feels like they do not quite fit in with their peers and needs a gentle reminder of their own unique w
Ages 3–7
Run and Hide: How Jewish Youth Escaped the Holocaust
Don Brown
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world, this history of the Kindertransport offers a lens o
Ages 10–14
What Could I Be?
What Could Charlotte Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious child who loves to play dress-up and wonders what they'll be when they grow up, this rhyming tale celebr
Ages 3–7
Hummingbird
Natalie Lloyd
Olive is tired of being called fragile, so she sets off on a quest to find a magical, wish-granting hummingbird hidden n
Ages 8–12
Baby and Solo
Lisabeth Posthuma
In a 1990s video store, Joel tries to hide his past under a new name until a sharp-witted coworker makes him question if
Ages 14–18
Wild Animal Creatures Fun Facts Trivia
Condor
Marilyn Trueluck
For the child who is fascinated by the giant wings and secret lives of birds. This gentle introduction explores how Cali
Ages 4–8
She Persisted #25
Ella Fitzgerald
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Chelsea Clinton
For the child finding their own voice or facing hard times, this biography shows how Ella Fitzgerald turned struggle int
Ages 6–9
It's Spring!
Samantha Berger, Pamela Chanko
Watch the forest come to life as a rabbit, a deer, and their animal friends spread the joyful news that winter is finall
Ages 2–5
Save the... #1
Save the... Gorillas
Anita Sanchez, Chelsea Clinton
Gorillas are strong enough to bend iron bars yet gentle enough to be ticklish, and they need a new generation of experts
Ages 7–10
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
Jennifer E. Smith
A long flight to London turns into a life-changing journey for seventeen-year-old Hadley when she finds an unexpected co
Ages 12–18
What Could I Be?
What Could Elena Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious preschooler who loves to play pretend, this book explores a world of career possibilities through a youn
Ages 2–5
What Could I Be?
What Could Evie Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonders what they'll do when they grow up. This rhyming journey explores ex
Ages 2–6
After the Bomb #1
After the Bomb
Gloria D. Miklowitz
Philip must navigate a devastated and militarized Los Angeles to find his family following an accidental nuclear explosi
Ages 11–15
Wonder
White Bird
R. J. Palacio
Sara finds safety in a hidden village during WWII when a classmate she once ignored becomes her protector, proving that
Ages 8–14
Amiri and Odette: A Love Story
Walter Dean Myers
The classic Swan Lake ballet transforms into a modern urban love story told in verse, set amidst the grit and rhythm of
Ages 12–18
What Could I Be
Fizz Walsh
For the child who loves to wonder what the future holds. This collection of rhyming poems invites little ones to imagine
Ages 3–8
What Could I Be?
What Could Ben Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this sweet exploration of future roles encourages preschoolers to imagine all t
Ages 2–5
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
Rose A. Lewis
For parents seeking to share the emotional journey of international adoption with their child through a story of profoun
Ages 4–8
