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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+
Just Call Me Spaghetti-Hoop Boy
Lara Williamson
Adam Butters is on a mission to be a superhero to cheer up his mom and find the truth about his past, one spaghetti-hoop
Ages 9–12
Daring Rescues
Daring Earthquake Rescues
Amy Waeschle
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how rescuers use fierce determination and specialized tools to find survivors
Ages 8–12
Go Be Wonderful!
Donna Gephart
Daisy has always met life with confidence, but starting school is a big step that tests her spirit and her family's enco
Ages 3–7
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970 books
Bloodleaf #2
Greythorne
Crystal Smith
Princess Aurelia flees to a mysterious manor to protect her remaining family after her kingdom falls and enemies close i
Ages 14–18
DK Life Stories
Nelson Mandela
Stephen Krensky
After twenty-seven years in prison, an activist who fought against apartheid emerges to become South Africa's first Blac
Ages 7–11
Jump for Joy
Karen Gray Ruelle
A lonely girl and a solitary dog use flowers and snow to create their own companions before finally finding friendship i
Ages 4–8
N.C. Wyeth's Pilgrims
Robert D. San Souci
N.C. Wyeth’s classic illustrations bring the journey of the Pilgrims to life as they arrive and settle in a new land.
Ages 6–10
Bee Family #1
Vacation
Dee Smith
A busy little bee grabs his sunglasses and shorts, buzzing with excitement while packing for a mystery vacation destinat
Ages 2–5
Buddhist Tales #1
I Want to Be Free
Joseph Slate
For children processing themes of justice and safety, this powerful story shows how acts of selfless compassion can ligh
Ages 5–10
In Their Own Words #1
Sojourner Truth
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Witness the life of a woman who escaped slavery to become a powerful voice for freedom and equality through this collect
Ages 8–12
The Barking Ballad: A Bark-Along Meow-Along Book
Julie Paschkis
For children who need a reminder that friendship and kindness can heal old wounds, this musical tale celebrates the bond
Ages 3–7
Celebrations of Light
Nancy Luenn
From Kwanzaa to New Year's in Brazil, light is at the heart of our rituals. Discover how twelve different cultures use f
Ages 5–9
The Bourbon Street Musicians
Kathy Price
Four animals past their prime head to New Orleans to start a new life as musicians in this rhythmic Cajun retelling of a
Ages 4–8
The King of Prussia and a Peanut Butter Sandwich
Alice Fleming
A handful of Turkey Red wheat travels from Prussia to Russia and finally to Kansas, changing the American landscape thro
Ages 7–11
My Pony #1
My Pony
Susan Jeffers
A young girl who yearns for a pony of her own discovers that her drawings can come to life, whisking her away on a fanta
Ages 4–8
Walter Was Worried
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Help children identify and name complex emotions through clever typography where the letters of a feeling actually form
Ages 3–7
Glory #2
Shadow Tree
Jodi Lynn
Glory leaves the safety of the wilderness for the terrifying streets of Boston, taking brave first steps toward a hopefu
Ages 12–17
The Skywriter
Dennis Haseley
As Charles grows up, he prepares his magical childhood friends—a toy soldier and a pilot—for a brand new journey with hi
Ages 4–8
Disappeared #2
Illegal
Francisco X. Stork
Sara and Emiliano flee a violent cartel in Mexico for the safety of the U.S. border, only to find themselves facing a di
Ages 14–18
Teddy Bear
Alone in the Woods
Ian Beck
For the child who fears being separated from their favorite toy or worries about getting lost. A soothing reminder that
Ages 3–6
Mississippi Challenge
Mildred Pitts Walter
The long, courageous road to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 unfolds through the stories of activists fighting for justice
Ages 10–14
The Invisible String
The Invisible Web
Patrice Karst
Love acts as a shimmering thread that ties every person to the world and the universe in this comforting celebration of
Ages 4–8
A Christmas Gift for Mama
Lauren Thompson
In their first winter since losing a father and husband, Grace and her mother find a way to celebrate through the selfle
Ages 7–10
The Lost Flower Children
Janet Taylor Lisle
Olivia and Nellie find a new sense of hope as they work to transform their great aunt's tangled, overgrown garden into a
Ages 8–12
