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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+
The Bitter Side of Sweet
Tara Sullivan
Two brothers trapped in forced labor on an Ivory Coast chocolate plantation find a new spark of hope when a brave young
Ages 12–18
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What Was Reconstruction?
Sherri L. Smith
A hopeful era of Black communities and new rights followed the Civil War, but a shift toward segregation changed the cou
Ages 8–12
The Lady with the Hat
Uri Orlev
A young Holocaust survivor in 1947 prepares for a new life on an Israeli kibbutz, unaware that a relative in London is d
Ages 12–17
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970 books
I Am Books #9
Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself
Susan Verde
When an unkind inner voice makes the world feel heavy, these positive affirmations provide the words needed to remember
Ages 4–8
An Orange for Frankie
Patricia Polacco
Heavy snow threatens to keep Pa away on Christmas Eve, leaving Frankie to wonder if the traditional nine oranges will ev
Ages 4–9
The Glass Ark
Linnea Gentry, Karen Liptak
For the child who wonders how they can help the planet, this futuristic tale explores the delicate balance of life and o
Ages 8–12
The Girl Who Changed Little League
Maria Pepe, Jean L. S. Patrick
Eleven-year-old Maria Pepe could pitch and catch as well as any boy, but she had to fight the system to prove that girls
Ages 6–9
The Loop
Shandy Lawson
Ben and Maggie are trapped in a deadly New Orleans time loop, racing to change their fate before the cycle ends in their
Ages 12–17
The Dreamer
Il Sung Na
A determined pig spends his days building elaborate flying machines to join the birds in the sky, proving that even a dr
Ages 4–8
The World's Wildest Waters
Catherine Barr
Journey to 20 of the most incredible aquatic environments on Earth to meet the creatures that live there and the people
Ages 7–10
Amaterasu: Return of the Sun
Paul D. Storrie
When the sun goddess hides in a cave and plunges the world into darkness, the other gods must find a way to coax her out
Ages 9–14
A Small Miracle
Peter Collington
A quiet winter night turns magical when the figures from a nativity scene come to life to offer help and kindness to an
Ages 4–8
Ode to an Onion
Alexandria Giardino
A visit to a friend's garden and a simple, humble vegetable provide the spark of optimism needed to inspire a beautiful
Ages 5–9
Books and Bricks
Sindiwe Magona
Neighbors in contemporary South Africa work together to build new opportunities for their community through a local scho
Ages 5–9
Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz
Michael Bornstein, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat
Survival, loss, and incredible resilience define this moving true account of a young boy’s life in Poland and his time a
Ages 10–14
Silent Music
written and ill. by James Rumford
For children navigating stressful environments or seeking a creative outlet, this story shows how focusing on a beautifu
Ages 5–10
Catskill Eagle
Herman Melville
A majestic mountain eagle soars high above the peaks, proving that even at its lowest point, it can still fly higher tha
Ages 6–10
The Breadwinner
Kids of Kabul
Deborah Ellis
For the child curious about global events or needing a perspective shift on their own life by hearing the real voices of
Ages 11–18
Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
The Great Monkey Rescue
Sandra Markle
For the child who loves animals and wants to see how science and teamwork can protect our planet's most vulnerable creat
Ages 8–12
The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics
Susan Hood
Young people and scientists join forces in this illustrated guide to see how kids can help protect the planet from the h
Ages 4–8
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
Sean Rubin
The resilient voice of a tree that survived the World Trade Center tragedy shares a moving perspective on recovery, regr
Ages 4–8
Robin Hill School #16
Earth Day
Margaret McNamara
Emma and her dad team up to create a list of small, clever ways to save the Earth and discover that even tiny ideas can
Ages 4–6
Old Turtle #2
Old Turtle and the Broken Truth
Douglas Wood
For the child noticing conflict or exclusion in the world, this story offers a gentle way to discuss how labels and 'par
Ages 4–9
The Longest Night
Marion Dane Bauer
For the child who feels restless in the dark or small in a big world, this lyrical tale offers comfort through the quiet
Ages 4–8
