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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,556 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2041 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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1040 books
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
The Midnight Train Home
Erika Tamar
Sent West on an orphan train, Deirdre discovers a new sense of belonging when her talent for singing leads her to a fami
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Claire Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders what they'll be when they grow up, this rhyming tale celebrates the
Ages 2–5
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Sibling rivalry and betrayal give way to a stunning journey of resilience and mercy in this vibrant, rhythmic retelling
Ages 5–11
Old Coyote
Nancy Wood
For children processing the concept of mortality, this gentle story follows an elderly coyote as he peacefully prepares
Ages 5–9
Subway Love
Nora Raleigh Baskin
Between parents' divorce and the chaos of New York, Laura and Jonas share a fleeting look across a subway platform that
Ages 12–17
Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag
Adèle Geras, Anne Fine, Henrietta Branford, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, Tony Mitton, Alan Garner, Berlie Doherty, Gillian Cross, Kit Wright, Michael Morpurgo, Susan Gates, Linda Newbery
For the child who loves the magic of 'once upon a time' but wants to see themselves in the story. These fresh takes on o
Ages 8–12
Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States
Rajani LaRocca
For children curious about what it means to be an American, this gentle guide explores the many paths to citizenship and
Ages 4–8
Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
Sonia Manzano
In the 1950s South Bronx, a girl finds hope and a path toward her dreams by watching the flickering TV screen in her boi
Ages 12–18
The Bicycle Girl
Garen Thomas
When pandemic restrictions halt all travel, Jyoti embarks on an incredible 1,000-mile journey across India on a pink bic
Ages 4–8
Negro Leagues: All-Black Baseball
Laura Driscoll
For the young sports fan curious about history, this accessible guide explores the era when Black baseball players built
Ages 6–9
What Could I Be?
What Could Sofia Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and asks what they will be when they grow up. A sweet introduction to different
Ages 2–5
DK Illustrated Family Bible
DK Publishing
For families seeking to explore faith together, this beautifully illustrated guide pairs classic scripture stories with
Ages 7–12
Badger's Parting Gifts
Susan Varley
For children processing the loss of a grandparent or mentor, this gentle classic explores how loved ones live on through
Ages 4–8
