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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+
Jump for Joy
Karen Gray Ruelle
A lonely girl and a solitary dog use flowers and snow to create their own companions before finally finding friendship i
Ages 4–8
N.C. Wyeth's Pilgrims
Robert D. San Souci
N.C. Wyeth’s classic illustrations bring the journey of the Pilgrims to life as they arrive and settle in a new land.
Ages 6–10
Bee Family #1
Vacation
Dee Smith
A busy little bee grabs his sunglasses and shorts, buzzing with excitement while packing for a mystery vacation destinat
Ages 2–5
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12–18 yrs
1039 books
Buddhist Tales #1
I Want to Be Free
Joseph Slate
For children processing themes of justice and safety, this powerful story shows how acts of selfless compassion can ligh
Ages 5–10
In Their Own Words #1
Sojourner Truth
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Witness the life of a woman who escaped slavery to become a powerful voice for freedom and equality through this collect
Ages 8–12
The Barking Ballad: A Bark-Along Meow-Along Book
Julie Paschkis
For children who need a reminder that friendship and kindness can heal old wounds, this musical tale celebrates the bond
Ages 3–7
Celebrations Of Light
Nancy Luenn
From Kwanzaa to New Year's in Brazil, light is at the heart of our rituals. Discover how twelve different cultures use f
Ages 5–9
The Bourbon Street Musicians
Kathy Price
Four animals past their prime head to New Orleans to start a new life as musicians in this rhythmic Cajun retelling of a
Ages 4–8
The King of Prussia and a Peanut Butter Sandwich
Alice Fleming
A handful of Turkey Red wheat travels from Prussia to Russia and finally to Kansas, changing the American landscape thro
Ages 7–11
My Pony #1
My Pony
Susan Jeffers
A young girl who yearns for a pony of her own discovers that her drawings can come to life, whisking her away on a fanta
Ages 4–8
Walter Was Worried
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Help children identify and name complex emotions through clever typography where the letters of a feeling actually form
Ages 3–7
Glory #2
Shadow Tree
Jodi Lynn
Glory leaves the safety of the wilderness for the terrifying streets of Boston, taking brave first steps toward a hopefu
Ages 12–17
The Skywriter
Dennis Haseley
As Charles grows up, he prepares his magical childhood friends—a toy soldier and a pilot—for a brand new journey with hi
Ages 4–8
Disappeared #2
Illegal
Francisco X. Stork
Sara and Emiliano flee a violent cartel in Mexico for the safety of the U.S. border, only to find themselves facing a di
Ages 14–18
Teddy #1
Alone in the Woods
Ian Beck
For the child who fears being separated from their favorite toy or worries about getting lost. A soothing reminder that
Ages 3–6
Mississippi Challenge
Mildred Pitts Walter
The long, courageous road to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 unfolds through the stories of activists fighting for justice
Ages 10–14
The Invisible String #3
The Invisible Web
Patrice Karst
Love acts as a shimmering thread that ties every person to the world and the universe in this comforting celebration of
Ages 4–8
A Christmas Gift for Mama
Lauren Thompson
In their first winter since losing a father and husband, Grace and her mother find a way to celebrate through the selfle
Ages 7–10
The Lost Flower Children
Janet Taylor Lisle
Olivia and Nellie find a new sense of hope as they work to transform their great aunt's tangled, overgrown garden into a
Ages 8–12
Mutts
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
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
