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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+
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
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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
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
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
Happy Like Soccer
Maribeth Boelts
Sierra loves playing soccer on the nice suburban fields, but she wishes her hardworking aunt could see her play just onc
Ages 4–8
Who HQ
What Was the Great Chicago Fire?
Janet B. Pascal
A massive drought, fierce winds, and a series of mistakes turned a small barn fire into a city-wide disaster that change
Ages 8–12
The ELE Series
A New World
Rebecca Gober, Courtney Nuckels
Austin is trapped in a world of constant pain as a Receiver of others' emotions until a mysterious stranger appears with
Ages 13–18
When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree
Rachael Hanel
Before he was a famous leader, Cesar Chavez was a boy who lost his home and worked the fields, developing a heart for ju
Ages 6–9
Birthmarked #2
Tortured
Caragh M. O'Brien
Leon faces intense suffering and testing in this bridge story that reveals what happened to him between the events of Bi
Ages 12–18
Take Me with You
Carolyn Marsden
Susanna and Pina have grown up together in a post-WWII Italian orphanage, but the hope of adoption brings the scary poss
Ages 8–12
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
Pete the Cat Saves Up
Kimberly Dean, James Dean
Pete the Cat has his eye on a supercool Sharkbot toy, so he sets out to shovel snow and sell lemonade to fill up his emp
Ages 4–8
Pete the Cat
Construction Destruction
James Dean
Pete the Cat rounds up backhoes, dump trucks, and a groovy plan to turn a run-down playground into the coolest spot in t
Ages 4–8
The Day You Begin #1
The Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson
Standing in front of a new class can feel lonely, but sharing unique stories reveals the common threads that connect us
Ages 4–8
Farther
Grahame Baker-Smith
For children processing the loss of a parent or the weight of a family legacy. A breathtakingly illustrated story about
Ages 5–10
I'm So Glad You Were Born: Celebrating Who You Are
Ainsley Earhardt
A tender, faith-based celebration of a child's unique life and God's plan for them. Perfect for reassuring little ones t
Ages 4–8
Graphic Library
The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
Donald B. Lemke
Terrifying history comes to life in this graphic novel account of students trapped in one of America’s most sudden and d
Ages 8–12
Great Joy
Kate DiCamillo
While the rest of the city prepares for Christmas, Frances cannot stop worrying about the cold organ grinder and his mon
Ages 4–8
