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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,578 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
693 books
4–7 yrs
2480 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
In the Blink of an Eye
Evelyn Sloane
A track star and a filmmaker embark on ten adventures together, testing if their connection can survive the pressures of
Ages 13–18
Farmer John's Tractor
Sally Sutton
A family is stuck in their car as floodwaters rise, and only Farmer John’s trusty tractor is strong enough to pull them
Ages 2–5
House of Dreams: The Life of L. M. Montgomery
Liz Rosenberg
Behind the beloved stories of Anne of Green Gables lay the secret journals of L. M. Montgomery, a woman who found light
Ages 10–14
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If He Had Been with Me #2
If Only I Had Told Her
Laura Nowlin
Three different perspectives weave together a story of truth and tragedy, following the unexpected bonds that form when
Ages 14–18
Thursday's Child
Sonya Hartnett
In the grit of the Great Depression, young Tin begins to tunnel beneath his family's shanty, slowly transforming into a
Ages 12–17
Little Frida
Anthony Browne
For children navigating physical pain or isolation, this dreamlike story shows how imagination can provide companionship
Ages 4–8
If I Stay #2
Where She Went
Gayle Forman
One chance encounter in New York City brings two former lovers together for a single night to confront the grief and dis
Ages 14–18
The Lighthouse Keeper #7
The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas
Ronda Armitage
A fierce Christmas Eve storm strands Mr. Grinling at the lighthouse, leaving him to wonder how Father Christmas will eve
Ages 4–8
Peace on Earth
Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Kindness and hope take center stage in this warm look at what it means to be a peacemaker and the joy that comes from bu
Ages 3–7
True Animal Rescue Stories #3
Leo the Snow Leopard
Juliana Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how an orphaned cub from the Himalayas traveled across the world to find safe
Ages 4–8
The Dogman (Oliveira) #3
The Dogman 3
Luis Oliveira
A big mystery awaits in this third adventure, written by an author who proves that faith and big dreams can overcome any
Ages 7–10
What Was?
What Was the Holocaust?
Gail Herman
Six million Jewish people were killed during the rise of the Nazi regime, a period of history marked by anti-Jewish laws
Ages 8–12
The Song of Delphine
Kenneth Kraegel
A lonely servant girl bullied by a princess finds solace in her own singing and the magical friendship of giraffes that
Ages 4–8
Antiracist Baby
Antiracist Baby
Ibram X. Kendi
For parents seeking to introduce concepts of racial equity and justice early on, this rhythmic guide offers nine foundat
Ages 0–4
Once Upon a Broken Heart #1
Once Upon a Broken Heart
Stephanie Garber
Desperate to stop the love of her life from marrying another, Evangeline Fox strikes a bargain for three kisses with a w
Ages 13–18
Who Was?
Who Was Milton Hershey?
James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
Milton Hershey failed many times before he perfected his milk chocolate recipe and built a town and school for his worke
Ages 8–12
The Language of Doves
Rosemary Wells
On her sixth birthday, Julietta listens to her grandfather's tales of training homing pigeons in Italy during the height
Ages 5–9
Imagine a... #3
Imagine a Place
Sarah L. Thomson
Vibrant, dreamlike paintings reveal a world where your mind can fly as free as a bird and take you to any destination yo
Ages 4–10
Green: The Story of Plant Life on Our Planet
Nicola Davies
Travel back billions of years to the first plants and look deep inside modern leaves to see how green life creates fuel
Ages 6–10
Kids' Translations #1
The Gettysburg Address in Translation: What It Really Means
Kay Melchisedech Olson
Lincoln’s famous 1863 speech is broken down into everyday language, explaining the historical context and the true meani
Ages 8–13
Who Was?
Who Is LeBron James?
Crystal Hubbard, Who HQ
A nine-year-old boy from Ohio discovers a love for basketball and grows up to become a four-time NBA champion known to t
Ages 8–12
If Animals Disappeared #4
If Bees Disappeared
Lily Williams
For children asking 'what if' about the environment, this guide gently explains the vital role bees play in our survival
Ages 4–8
Usborne Young Reading
The Count of Monte Cristo
Rob Lloyd Jones, Alexandre Dumas
A daring prison escape leads to a hunt for hidden treasure in this classic tale of a mysterious man seeking justice thro
Ages 7–11
I Love the Rain
Margaret Park Bridges
Shiny black streets and roofs that sound like tap dancers turn a rainy bus ride into a sensory celebration for two young
Ages 4–8
