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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+
And Not Afraid to Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women
Tonya Bolden
Witness the grit and brilliance of ten icons like Toni Morrison and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as they break barriers and make
Ages 10–15
Indigo Blume
Indigo Blume and the Garden City
Kwame Alexander
Green leaves and bright flowers begin to bloom in the heart of the city as one determined girl starts a garden right in
Ages 4–8
Verla Kay's Historical Stories
Tattered Sails
Verla Kay
Rhyming verses follow a brave family’s long, rhythmic voyage across the ocean as they leave London behind for a new life
Ages 4–8
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Allies #2
Resist
Alan Gratz
Spies, codes, and a daring rescue mission collide in Nazi-occupied France as young Samira risks everything to save her m
Ages 8–12
When Grandpa Came to Stay
Judith Caseley
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this story follows young Benny as he supports his grieving grandfathe
Ages 4–8
Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
Returning to the Moon
Bruce Berglund
Join the Society of Super Scientists in this graphic novel to see how NASA plans to build a permanent home for humans on
Ages 8–14
My Father is Far Away
Robin Ballard
Distance cannot dim a child's love as they imagine exactly what their father is doing throughout the day while they are
Ages 3–7
The Silmarillion
J.R.R. Tolkien
Ancient legends of Middle-earth come to life in these chronicles of the First Age, detailing the creation of Arda and th
Ages 13–18
Becoming Michael Dougherty #1
Clear The Way
Kellie May
A young Irish boy leaves everything behind to find a better life, only to face the brutal battlefields and heartbreak of
Ages 13–18
Who HQ
Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?
Nico Medina
Thousands of species find a home in the world's largest coral reef system, a 1,400-mile underwater wonder now facing the
Ages 8–12
Captured History
The Blue Marble
Don Nardo
The Apollo 17 astronauts looked back at Earth in 1972 and captured the legendary Blue Marble photo that forever changed
Ages 9–14
Little Legends
Exceptional Men in Black History
Vashti Harrison
True stories of trailblazing aviators, artists, and activists celebrate the bold legacies of Black men who have shaped h
Ages 8–12
Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie's Place
Christine McDonnell
Kip Tiernan saw a need in Boston and fought to change it. Follow her journey to open Rosie's Place, the first shelter in
Ages 7–10
The Invisible String
How Jackson Found His Joy Again
Patrice Karst
A young boy named Jackson learns to ease his heavy sadness and find his way back to happiness by noticing all the vibran
Ages 4–8
I Survived #6
The Attacks of September 11, 2001
Lauren Tarshis
Lucas skips school to talk football with a firefighter friend, only to find himself in the middle of the morning the wor
Ages 8–12
If You Give a Boy a Bible
Andy Holmes
Loud tubas and iguanas set the stage for a playful look at how a simple gift can help share a big message of faith.
Ages 3–7
Gator and Friends #1
Gator
Randy Cecil
A wooden carousel alligator leaves his ride behind on a courageous quest to find real gators and a place where he truly
Ages 4–8
Star Wars Epic Yarns #1
A New Hope
Jack Wang, Holman Wang
Handcrafted felt puppets bring Luke Skywalker’s galactic quest to life in this simple, twelve-word retelling of a classi
Ages 0–3
A Box of Friends
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Beautiful watercolors soften the transition to a new home as a young girl learns to carry her dearest friends with her i
Ages 4–8
The African-American Experience #1
No More!
Doreen Rappaport
First-person accounts and powerful spirituals reveal the courage of enslaved people who fought for freedom through both
Ages 9–12
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #16
Karen's Wish
Ann M. Martin
Christmas plans take an unexpected turn when Karen's grandmother is injured, but the holiday spirit continues with festi
Ages 7–9
Hunting Grandma's Treasures
Gina Willner-Pardo
A grandmother helps her grandson find comfort and acceptance through a special final project as they prepare to say good
Ages 5–8
Grandfather's Journey
Allen Say
Delicate portraits follow a grandfather's journey between Japan and California, exploring the feeling of having a heart
Ages 4–10
Can You Say Peace?
Karen Katz
Travel across the globe to see how children in different countries celebrate the International Day of Peace in twenty-tw
Ages 3–7
