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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+
The Conjure Woman
William Miller
For children facing a scary illness or feeling intimidated by people who seem different. This story celebrates the power
Ages 5–9
We Could Fly
Rhiannon Giddens
A lyrical conversation between mother and daughter celebrates the resilience, love, and cultural memory that allow a spi
Ages 4–8
Great-Grandmother's Treasure
Ruth Hickcox
For children processing the loss of a great-grandparent, this lyrical story uses the metaphor of a memory-filled apron t
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1039 books
Ducky
Eve Bunting
A yellow plastic bathtub duck finds himself lost at sea after a storm and must brave a long, perilous journey across the
Ages 4–8
Usborne First Reading
The Story of Baby Jesus
Mary Kelly
Vibrant colors and simple text bring the story of the Nativity to life for early readers to enjoy.
Ages 5–7
Jake Maddox Survive!
Shipwreck!
Jake Maddox
Stranded on an inflatable raft with dwindling water and circling sharks, three friends must endure three days at sea in
Ages 8–12
My Story
The Hunger
Carol Drinkwater
Phyllis McCormack records her daily struggle for survival in a personal diary set during the height of the Irish potato
Ages 9–14
Gina.Jamie.Father.Bear
George Ella Lyon
Two children living in different dimensions must find ways to support their single-parent families while their fathers u
Ages 8–12
Edge Books: Space Science
Moon Base and Beyond: The Lunar Gateway to Deep Space
Alicia Z. Klepeis
For the future astronaut captivated by the night sky: explore how scientists plan to build a home on the moon and a gate
Ages 8–12
Remembering Manzanar: Life in a Japanese Relocation Camp
Michael L. Cooper
Stark photographs and historical accounts reveal the daily lives of 120,000 Japanese Americans unjustly incarcerated at
Ages 9–12
Walter Plume and the Dehydrated Imagination
Rebecca Lynn Morales
Eleven-year-old Walter must use his imagination to save a world of unhappy elves and wilted plants from a villain who wa
Ages 8–12
Dangerous Jane
Suzanne Slade
For the child who notices when things are unfair and wants to help. An inspiring look at how one woman's big heart and b
Ages 4–9
Eureka!: A Story of the Goldfields
Mark Wilson
Gold miners stand their ground at the Eureka Stockade in a fierce battle for fairness and rights on the Australian goldf
Ages 7–12
Just Being Fred
Julia Coldicott
Fred looks like a frog to everyone else, but inside he knows he is a duck, leading him on a gentle journey of self-accep
Ages 3–7
Rhythm Ride
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the teen or middle grader discovering how music can change the world. This rhythmic history explores the soul of Mot
Ages 10–14
The Global Refugee Crisis
Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
The brutal reality of the 1860s comes into focus through the history of a divided nation fighting over slavery, freedom,
Ages 12–18
Great or Nothing
Joy McCullough, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, Jessica Spotswood
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss while trying to find their purpose. This WWII reimagining of Little Wom
Ages 12–18
Harlem Hellfighters
J. Patrick Lewis
The 369th Infantry Regiment, a legendary unit of African American soldiers, displays incredible bravery while serving on
Ages 8–12
Little Golden Books
Frosty the Snowman
Annie North Bedford
For the child learning to embrace seasonal transitions and the magic of a snowy day, even when it is time to say goodbye
Ages 2–6
O Captain, My Captain
Robert Burleigh
Walt Whitman turned his profound grief over the death of Abraham Lincoln into some of the most powerful and enduring poe
Ages 6–10
Slake's Limbo
Felice Holman
Aremis Slake flees his life to find sanctuary in the New York City subway tunnels, surviving for 121 days beneath the st
Ages 10–14
The Mighty Mars Rovers
Elizabeth Rusch
For the child who marvels at how things work, this real-life adventure explores the high-stakes engineering and grit req
Ages 9–12
Words We Keep, The
Erin Stewart
For the teen managing the weight of being the perfect child while navigating a sibling's mental health crisis and their
Ages 14–18
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers
Priscilla Belz Jenkins
For the child who wonders about the wild animals hiding in plain sight, this book reveals how peregrine falcons made our
Ages 5–9
