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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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 Leaders #2
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
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The Invisible String #5
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
I Survived 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
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
Blood + Water
Judd Winick
A dying young man accepts an offer of vampire immortality, only to have his eternal party interrupted by an ancient, awa
Ages 16–18
No More!: Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance
Doreen Rappaport
First-person accounts and powerful spirituals reveal the courage of enslaved people who fought for freedom through both
Ages 9–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special
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
How Sweet the Sound: A Soundtrack for America
Kwame Alexander
The rhythmic history of Black music in America unfolds in this lyrical journey through sound and culture.
Ages 4–8
The Boy in the Black Suit
Jason Reynolds
Matt finds a surprising path through the heavy fog of his mother's death by taking a job at a local funeral home and lea
Ages 12–17
Once a Shepherd
Glenda Millard
A young man leaves his sweetheart and his peaceful life behind to serve in the Great War, testing the bonds of love and
Ages 6–10
What Was?
What Is the Statue of Liberty?
Joan Holub, Who HQ
A giant copper gift from France traveled across the sea to become a world-famous landmark representing democracy, freedo
Ages 8–12
We, the Curious Ones
Marion Dane Bauer
Humanity has traveled from ancient myths to modern science to understand the stars, yet our vast galaxy remains full of
Ages 4–8
Osemanverse
Solitaire
Alice Oseman
Tori Spring struggles to find happiness in high school until she meets Michael Holden and begins a quest to unmask the m
Ages 14–18
Another Way to Climb a Tree
Liz Garton Scanlon
When a bout of illness keeps Lulu stuck in bed, she discovers that her imagination and a single shadow can help her clim
Ages 4–8
I Dream of Popo
Livia Blackburne
A young girl moves from Taiwan to America, keeping her grandmother close through dreams, phone calls, and the love that
Ages 4–8
Ride On #1
Phoenix
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
For the child who finds solace in the company of animals and is learning to bounce back after difficult times.
Ages 8–12
