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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+
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 Mills 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
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12–18 yrs
1039 books
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
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
Alesia
Eloise Greenfield
Alesia candidly shares the details of her daily life, her reflections on her disability, and the story of the accident t
Ages 9–12
Mike Leonetti's Sports Stories #2
Swinging for the Fences: Hank Aaron and Me
Mike Leonetti
Young baseball fan Mark watches from the stands as the legendary Hank Aaron chases history and prepares to break the all
Ages 6–10
Candlewick Biographies #1
Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald
Roxane Orgill
For children facing hardship or pursuing a dream, this rhythmic biography of Ella Fitzgerald shows how talent and grit c
Ages 6–10
Pocket Bios
Charlie Chaplin
Al Berenger
Born into poverty, a young boy started working at age nine before rising to global fame as the Tramp, the most iconic fi
Ages 6–10
Anna #2
Anna Is Still Here
Ida Vos
After years of living as a hidden child in occupied Holland, thirteen-year-old Anna begins the delicate process of rebui
Ages 10–14
