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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,550 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2037 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
An Orange for Frankie
Patricia Polacco
Heavy snow threatens to keep Pa away on Christmas Eve, leaving Frankie to wonder if the traditional nine oranges will ev
Ages 4–9
The Glass Ark
Linnea Gentry, Karen Liptak
For the child who wonders how they can help the planet, this futuristic tale explores the delicate balance of life and o
Ages 8–12
The Girl Who Changed Little League
Maria Pepe, Jean L. S. Patrick
Eleven-year-old Maria Pepe could pitch and catch as well as any boy, but she had to fight the system to prove that girls
Ages 6–9
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12–18 yrs
1039 books
The Loop #1
The Loop
Shandy Lawson
Ben and Maggie are trapped in a deadly New Orleans time loop, racing to change their fate before the cycle ends in their
Ages 12–17
The Dreamer
Il Sung Na
A determined pig spends his days building elaborate flying machines to join the birds in the sky, proving that even a dr
Ages 4–8
The World's Wildest Waters
Catherine Barr
Journey to 20 of the most incredible aquatic environments on Earth to meet the creatures that live there and the people
Ages 7–10
Amaterasu: Return of the Sun
Paul D. Storrie
When the sun goddess hides in a cave and plunges the world into darkness, the other gods must find a way to coax her out
Ages 9–14
A Small Miracle
Peter Collington
A quiet winter night turns magical when the figures from a nativity scene come to life to offer help and kindness to an
Ages 4–8
Ode to an Onion
Alexandria Giardino
A visit to a friend's garden and a simple, humble vegetable provide the spark of optimism needed to inspire a beautiful
Ages 5–9
Books and Bricks
Sindiwe Magona
Neighbors in contemporary South Africa work together to build new opportunities for their community through a local scho
Ages 5–9
Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz
Michael Bornstein, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat
Survival, loss, and incredible resilience define this moving true account of a young boy’s life in Poland and his time a
Ages 10–14
Silent Music
written and ill. by James Rumford
For children navigating stressful environments or seeking a creative outlet, this story shows how focusing on a beautifu
Ages 5–10
Catskill Eagle
Herman Melville
A majestic mountain eagle soars high above the peaks, proving that even at its lowest point, it can still fly higher tha
Ages 6–10
Sachiko
Caren Stelson
Six-year-old Sachiko survived the atomic bomb in Nagasaki, and her powerful journey toward peace is captured through per
Ages 10–16
The Breadwinner
Kids of Kabul
Deborah Ellis
For the child curious about global events or needing a perspective shift on their own life by hearing the real voices of
Ages 11–18
The Great Monkey Rescue
Sandra Markle
For the child who loves animals and wants to see how science and teamwork can protect our planet's most vulnerable creat
Ages 8–12
Last Straw, The: Kids vs. Plastics
Susan Hood
Young people and scientists join forces in this illustrated guide to see how kids can help protect the planet from the h
Ages 4–8
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
Sean Rubin
The resilient voice of a tree that survived the World Trade Center tragedy shares a moving perspective on recovery, regr
Ages 4–8
Robin Hill School
Robin Hill School
Margaret McNamara
Emma and her dad team up to create a list of small, clever ways to save the Earth and discover that even tiny ideas can
Ages 4–6
Old Turtle (Wood) #2
Old Turtle and the Broken Truth
Douglas Wood
For the child noticing conflict or exclusion in the world, this story offers a gentle way to discuss how labels and 'par
Ages 4–9
The Longest Night
Marion Dane Bauer
For the child who feels restless in the dark or small in a big world, this lyrical tale offers comfort through the quiet
Ages 4–8
The Glass Collector
Anna Perera
In the middle of a Cairo slum, fifteen-year-old Aaron survives by sorting through waste while searching for the hidden b
Ages 12–17
Ebony Book of Black Achievement
Margaret Peters
For the child curious about the unsung heroes of history, this collection introduces trailblazers who changed the world
Ages 8–13
Ms. Africa: Profiles of Modern African Women
Louise Crane
For the child curious about global history and the powerful women who shaped it. Introduce your reader to 13 real-life t
Ages 9–13
