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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+
The Cloud with the Silver Lining
C. Everard Palmer
After a terrible accident leaves their grandfather discouraged, two boys in Jamaica hatch a plan to earn enough money to
Ages 8–12
Chip Has Many Brothers
Hans Baumann
Young Chip embarks on a perilous quest to find medicine for his sick sister, finding that his own kindness earns him une
Ages 4–8
The Doll Shop #2
The Cats in the Doll Shop
Yona Zeldis McDonough
Young Anna welcomes her shy Russian cousin to New York during World War I, finding that a shared affection for cats can
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
970 books
The Scarebird
Sid Fleischman
A lonely farmer who talks only to his scarecrow finds his world changing when a young man arrives looking for work.
Ages 5–9
A Step Into History #1
The Civil Rights Movement
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Trace the history of African American resistance from the 1600s through the 1950s and 60s, exploring the activists and o
Ages 8–12
Gaby, Lost and Found
Angela Cervantes
Gaby finds solace caring for shelter cats while her own home life fractured after her mother's deportation, leaving her
Ages 8–12
True Animal Rescue Stories #2
Looking for Miza
Juliana Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu
An orphaned gorilla finds an unexpected new home when a massive silverback and his family of twenty-seven decide to take
Ages 4–9
Bun Bun Button
Patricia Polacco
A gust of wind carries Bun Bun Button and her helium balloon high into the sky, leaving Paige to hope for a bit of luck
Ages 3–8
Girls Survive #11
Fumiko and a Tokyo Tragedy
Susan Griner
Twelve-year-old Fumiko fights to survive amidst the smoke and ruins when the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 destroys muc
Ages 8–12
The American Alligator
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
The swamp comes alive through the life cycle of the American alligator. Discover how these powerful reptiles grow, hunt,
Ages 9–12
DK Super Planet
Farming and Food Security
Allison L. Hay
Modern farming uses incredible technology to feed the world. Investigate how science and earth-friendly practices work t
Ages 7–10
Dragonfly's Tale
Kristina Rodanas
After a devastating harvest, two children create a special cornstalk toy to win back the blessings of the Corn Maidens f
Ages 5–10
Zero Local
Vita Murrow, Ethan Murrow
A single passenger's small act of kindness on a crowded, stressful commuter train begins to ripple through the entire co
Ages 5–9
Ofrenda for Perro, An
Judith Valdés B.
Benito finds a path through grief by honoring his dog, Perro, with special offerings on the family's colorful Día de los
Ages 4–8
Watermelon Wishes
Lisa Moser
Charlie and his grandfather spend a quiet, sun-drenched summer tending to a watermelon patch while holding onto a very s
Ages 4–8
A History in Many Voices
Crossing the Delaware
Louise Peacock
Personal letters and historical records recreate the tension and freezing cold of the night George Washington led his tr
Ages 8–12
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: A Message from Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle’s powerful words and glorious illustrations deliver a moving plea to respect the Earth and stop the abuse
Ages 5–10
The Hippo at the End of the Hall
Helen Cooper
Bees deliver a mysterious invitation to Ben, leading him to a crumbling museum where talking animals need his help to sa
Ages 8–12
The Black Brothers
Lisa Tetzner
Sold to work as a chimney sweep in 19th-century Milan, young Giorgio finds the strength to survive through the bonds of
Ages 10–15
I Am MAGICAL
Kathy V. Tran
Celebrate the huge heart and soaring imagination hidden inside every small child with this whimsical, rhyming tribute to
Ages 3–8
Nacky Patcher and the Curse of the Dry-land Boats
Jeffrey Kluger
A swindler and an orphan discover a wrecked boat in a mountain lake and attempt to rally an entire town to help them reb
Ages 9–13
A Symphony of Whales
Steve Schuch
Glashka hears the singing of whales in her dreams, leading her to a frozen Siberian bay where thousands of creatures are
Ages 6–9
Make Lemonade #2
True Believer
Virginia Euwer Wolff
For the teenager balancing big academic dreams with the reality of neighborhood life, first love, and the evolving dynam
Ages 12–17
Beatrix the Bunny #1
The Star Catcher
Anna Smithers
Beatrix the bunny is convinced that catching a shooting star is the only way to be happy, but her quest reveals that joy
Ages 3–7
