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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+
Dark Was the Night
Gary Golio
Willie Johnson rose from playing a cigar-box guitar to recording a song that now travels through deep space on the Voyag
Ages 5–9
New York Times Twentieth Century Bookshelf
When the Wall Came Down: The Berlin Wall and the Fall of Soviet Communism
Serge Schmemann
Actual New York Times reports and personal recollections capture the monumental moment the Berlin Wall fell and the subs
Ages 12–18
I Know How to Draw an Owl
Hilary Horder Hippely
Belle draws beautiful owls at school using a secret only she knows: she watches them every night in the park where she a
Ages 4–8
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Journey to Ellis Island: How My Father Came to America
Carol Bierman
Twelve-year-old Julius Weinstein boards a ship in 1922 to leave Russia behind and begin a brand new life in the halls of
Ages 8–12
CitizenKid
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
Katie Smith Milway
One young boy in Ghana transforms a single small loan from his mother into a poultry empire that changes the future of h
Ages 7–12
Sweetness All Around
Suzanne Supplee
Moving into a 1974 trailer park after her parents' split is tough, but Josephine finds that a new home can still be fill
Ages 8–12
The Tree of Hope
Anna Orenstein-Cardona
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the resilient people of San Juan join together to save a beloved, ancient tree that stan
Ages 4–8
Hidden on the Mountain: Stories of Children Sheltered from the Nazis in Le Chambon
Deborah Duraland DeSaix, Karen Gray Ruelle
Jewish survivors share their memories of being hidden and protected by the heroic residents of a mountain region in Fran
Ages 10–14
Rewild the World at Bedtime: Hopeful Stories From Mother Nature
Emily Hawkins
These twenty uplifting accounts show how conservationists around the globe are successfully restoring wild habitats and
Ages 7–11
Scientists in the Field
Condor Comeback
Sy Montgomery
Witness the dramatic recovery of the California condor through stunning photos that show exactly what it takes to bring
Ages 10–14
Susanna and Sue
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Seeking refuge from a broken home, a mother and daughter find unexpected solace and a sense of belonging within a quiet
Ages 10–15
Etta Invincible
Reese Eschmann
Etta faces a daunting medical diagnosis by transforming into a superhero on a magical train ride, aided by a helpful pup
Ages 8–12
Farmer Falgu #1
Farmer Falgu Goes to the Market
Chitra Soundar
A bumpy cart ride to the market ends in a series of accidents, but Farmer Falgu uses his wits to turn a potential disast
Ages 3–7
Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey
Margriet Ruurs
Unique stone artwork illustrates a young girl's journey as she and her family leave their village to find safety and a n
Ages 5–9
Firefly Animal Rescue
Tiger Rescue
Dan Bortolotti
Tigers face many threats in the wild, but global conservation efforts and a deep look at their biology offer hope for th
Ages 9–13
Light a Candle/Tumaini pasipo na Tumaini
Godfrey Nkongolo, Eric Walters
A Chagga boy journeys up the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro with his elders to light a torch marking Tanzania's independenc
Ages 6–10
In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball
Tyrone Bogues, David Levine
Muggsy Bogues defies every doubter who said he was too small, proving his grit as he leads his teams from high school ch
Ages 10–14
Everglades Forever: Restoring America's Great Wetland
Trish Marx
Follow a class on a field trip through the Florida Everglades to see endangered wildlife and learn what it takes to save
Ages 8–12
Everything but the Horse
Holly Hobbie
Scared of her new home in the country, Holly finds comfort in drawing the local horses while secretly wishing for a pony
Ages 4–8
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
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
