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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+
South
Patrick McDonnell
Left behind when his family flies south, a lonely bird finds an unlikely guide in Mooch the cat to help him find his way
Ages 3–8
The Entertainer and the Dybbuk
Sid Fleischman
A struggling American ventriloquist in post-war Europe finds his life and act transformed when he is possessed by the sp
Ages 10–14
Save Queen of Sheba
Louise Moeri
Left alone after a raid on the Oregon Trail, a brave brother and his sister must survive the wilderness with almost no s
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
970 books
The A-Z of Wonder Women
Yvonne Lin
Empower your little one with this vibrant alphabet guide to history's most trailblazing women, from activists to artists
Ages 4–8
Gridiron's Greatest
Football's Greatest Hail Mary Passes and Other Crunch-Time Heroics
Matt Chandler
Relive the most legendary moments in football history, from desperate last-second throws to game-winning touchdowns that
Ages 8–12
Gilbert's Ghost Train
David Metzenthen
Marty balances the heavy reality of his brother's illness with the mystery of a retired railway man who suddenly appears
Ages 10–14
Hanne #1
Hanne's Quest
Olivier Dunrea
A small hen on a Scottish island embarks on a brave quest to save her owner's family farm from being lost forever.
Ages 8–12
Stella by Starlight
Sharon M. Draper
After a burning cross sparks fear in her 1932 North Carolina town, Stella finds the courage to stand against prejudice a
Ages 9–13
Resistance #1
Resistance
Jennifer A. Nielsen
With her siblings gone and her parents losing hope, teenager Chaya Lindner risks everything to fight back against the Na
Ages 10–14
Celia and the Sweet, Sweet Water
Katherine Paterson
While searching for a cure for her mother, Celia and her dog Brumble meet characters who have never experienced a single
Ages 5–10
The Little Engine That Could Goes on a Class Trip
Watty Piper, Monique Z. Stephens
The Little Engine travels to the safari zoo for a class trip and discovers a baby elephant who needs a helping hand to f
Ages 3–6
Francis, the Earthquake Dog
Judith Ross Enderle, Stephanie Gordon Tessler
A mischievous stray dog and the boy who loves him are separated by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, sparking a devoted
Ages 5–9
Trevor
Jim Averbeck
A lonely canary finds an unexpected companion in the bright yellow lemon that grows on the tree just outside his cage.
Ages 4–8
Come Back Soon
Judy Gardiner
A young girl must find her own way to cope and stay hopeful when her mother leaves home, waiting for the day she can say
Ages 10–14
Emma Full of Wonders
Elisha Cooper
Emma the dog spends her days dreaming of snacks and walks in the grass, but her biggest dream of all is about to come tr
Ages 4–8
Lost and Found: Three Dog Stories
Jim LaMarche
Three heartwarming tales celebrate the profound bond between dogs and humans as they help one another find their way hom
Ages 6–9
Places of Refuge: Our National Wildlife Refuge System
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
From the wetlands of Texas to California forests, see how wildlife experts balance ecosystems and protect animals within
Ages 9–12
Katie's Wish
Barbara Shook Hazen
After Katie makes a frustrated dinner-table wish, a famine hits Ireland and she must reconcile her guilt with the realit
Ages 5–9
Zodiac Kids #6
Brighty the Little Snake's Adventure Home
Tom Geng
Brighty the little snake wanders the grasslands on a winding quest to find his home and his place within the Chinese Zod
Ages 4–8
God Is #5
God Is Good
Amy Parker
For parents who want to introduce the concept of a loving Creator to their little ones through cozy family moments and t
Ages 0–4
If You...
If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad
Ellen Levine
Fugitive slaves faced immense hardships and danger on their journey to freedom; learn how the secret network of the Unde
Ages 7–10
The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring
Lucille Clifton
Two city boys go on a search through their neighborhood to find proof that spring is actually coming, just like everyone
Ages 4–8
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Change
David Kim
For children facing big life shifts like moving or a new school, this conversational guide helps them process the comple
Ages 5–9
Dmitry A Young Soviet Immigrant
Joanne E. Bernstein
A young Jewish boy journeys from Moscow to start a new life in America, documenting the challenges and changes of the im
Ages 8–12
