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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,552 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2038 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
If You Take Away the Otter
Susannah Buhrman-Deever
When sea otters vanish, the kelp forests they protect fall into ruin; see how a single species can hold an entire underw
Ages 5–9
Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution
De Nichols
Memorable posters and striking symbols reveal how artists use color and typography to spark revolutions and speak truth
Ages 10–14
The Frog, the Fly and the Boy who lost his Smile
Elisa Anderson
For the child who is feeling down or stuck in a funk without knowing why. This gentle rhyme shows how small, silly momen
Ages 3–7
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1039 books
What Could I Be?
What Could Elle Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the young dreamer starting to notice the world of work, this rhyming adventure helps children imagine themselves in
Ages 3–7
Jean Little's Memoirs #2
Stars Come Out Within
Jean Little
For the young reader facing a significant physical change or loss, this moving memoir explores navigating the world as s
Ages 9–14
Amazing Affirmations
Mistakes Are How I Learn
Kiara Wilson
For the child who gets easily frustrated when a task doesn't go perfectly. Help your little one build resilience through
Ages 4–8
Invisible Girls Club #6
Jocks Don't Fall for Bookworms
Emma Dalton
Book-loving introvert meets basketball captain next door in this sweet romance where helping a jock find love leads to a
Ages 12–17
Cinderlily
Christine Tagg
The classic fairy tale takes on a new form as a graceful ballet where every character is portrayed by a different flower
Ages 4–8
UglyDolls
Today's the Day!
Russell R. Busse
Moxy loves her life in Uglyville, but she dreams of finding a child to love her in the Big World. Join the UglyDolls on
Ages 4–8
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Alan Schroeder
Long before she was a hero of the Underground Railroad, young Minty spent her days on a Maryland plantation dreaming of
Ages 5–9
What Could I Be?
What Could Aubrey Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this rhyming story encourages little ones to dream big about all the exciting t
Ages 2–5
What Could I Be?
What Could Audrey Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the young dreamer who loves to play pretend, this rhyming journey explores endless career possibilities from outer s
Ages 2–6
What Could I Be?
What Could Eleanor Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonders what the future holds. This rhyming story celebrates the endless po
Ages 3–7
The Next President: The Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of America's Presidents
Kate Messner
Long before they led the country, America’s presidents were just kids practicing law, playing basketball, or even learni
Ages 8–12
This is the Story of You
Beth Kephart
Seventeen-year-old Mira stands alone against the terrifying wrath of a superstorm as it tears through her small New Jers
Ages 14–18
Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery
Madam C. J. Walker and New Cosmetics
Katherine Krohn
One woman’s ingenuity with hair products and cosmetics paves the way for her to become the first self-made female millio
Ages 8–12
How to Find a Friend
Maria S. Costa
A lonely rabbit and a lonely squirrel spend their entire day searching for a companion, never realizing how close they a
Ages 3–7
What Could I Be?
What Could Hazel Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play dress up and wonders about the future, this rhythmic tale explores the exciting world of
Ages 3–7
Come Back, Salmon
Molly Cone
For the child who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start. This true story shows how a group of studen
Ages 8–12
Personalized Name Kids Books
What Could Julia Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and asks 'What do people do all day?' This book explores professional paths with
Ages 3–7
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb
Veronica Chambers
For the child who needs to see how one person's voice can change the world. This active biography shows how Shirley Chis
Ages 4–8
What Could Be?
What Could Zoe Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who wonders what they will be when they grow up, this rhythmic journey celebrates the endless possibilitie
Ages 3–7
Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
For the child who notices unfairness and wants to help, this handbook provides clear answers and practical tools to unde
Ages 9–12
Always My Dad
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
A young girl cherishes every moment of a special summer spent with her brothers and her father at their grandparents' fa
Ages 5–9
