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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
DK Readers
The Story of Civil Rights
Wil Mara
The journey for equal rights comes to life through the history of the abolition of slavery, the fight against segregatio
Ages 9–12
Bridges
Marc Majewski
From the Golden Gate to the Tower Bridge, these massive engineering feats span the globe to link different cultures, his
Ages 4–8
Boyogi
David Barclay Moore
Butta Bean watches his father struggle after returning from service, until they begin practicing yoga together to find a
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1039 books
Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
Kathryn Lasky
Born into poverty, Sarah Breedlove Walker used her talent and determination to build a beauty empire and become a ground
Ages 8–12
Back to Before
Jan Slepian
Two cousins are whisked back to their old Brooklyn neighborhood, arriving just days before the tragic events that change
Ages 9–12
The Worry Balloon
Mónica Mancillas
When the what-if thoughts start to feel like a storm, Isla uses a special breathing technique to blow her worries away l
Ages 4–8
History Comics #2
The Great Chicago Fire: Rising From the Ashes
Kate Hannigan
Two siblings and a puppy race to survive a terrifying inferno in this graphic novel about the fire that leveled a city a
Ages 9–13
Chicken Boy
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Life feels like a mess for seventh-grader Tobin until a new friend and a backyard flock of chickens help him find his fo
Ages 10–14
You Choose
Can You Save a Tropical Rain Forest?
Eric Braun
Step into the boots of a conservationist and make the tough choices required to protect the jungle from destruction in t
Ages 8–12
Karl's New Beak: 3-D Printing Builds a Bird a Better Life
Lela Nargi
When a ground hornbill at the National Zoo breaks his bill, scientists use a 3-D printer and an old skeleton to build hi
Ages 5–9
Lob
Linda Newbery
Grandpa Will says you have to be special to see the Green Man. While her parents doubt, Lucy searches the garden for the
Ages 8–12
The Boy who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair
Lara Williamson
Becket sets out to heal his broken family with an armchair full of stories, a pet snail, and a wish for a thousand paper
Ages 9–12
Forty-seven
Walter Mosley
Life under a brutal master feels hopeless for young 47 until he meets a mysterious runaway named Tall John who leads him
Ages 12–17
Love Times Infinity
Lane Clarke
Struggling with a complicated past and a high-stakes future, Michie must decide if she can risk opening her heart to a n
Ages 14–18
Mudpuddle Farm #7
Muck and Magic
Michael Morpurgo
A farm girl searches for the secrets of her destiny in this tender story about identity and the timeless wonder of what
Ages 7–9
The Gateway Trilogy #1
Billy Thunder and the Night Gate
Isobelle Carmody
Rage enters a world of shifting streets and mythical beasts to find a cure for her mother, guided only by a firecat and
Ages 10–14
Zoe Washington #2
On Air with Zoe Washington
Janae Marks
Fourteen-year-old Zoe and her newly freed father navigate their fresh relationship while chasing a dream to open a resta
Ages 8–12
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade
The life of Gwendolyn Brooks unfolds in this biography of the influential African American poet.
Ages 6–10
Lolo's Sari-Sari Store
Sophia N. Lee
Moving from the Philippines to the United States is a big change, but Lolo’s lessons help a young girl build a sense of
Ages 4–8
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
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
