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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,260 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2383 books
8–11 yrs
1950 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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
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
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12–18 yrs
970 books
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
I Survived #19
The Great Molasses Flood, 1919
Lauren Tarshis
A massive tank of sticky molasses bursts in 1919 Boston, sending a deadly, fifteen-foot-tall wave through the streets of
Ages 8–12
DogMan
Rebecca Campbell
A lost soul finds a second chance at happiness through a journey of friendship, affection, and the power of love.
Ages 3–7
Twisted
Laurie Halse Anderson
A summer of hard labor after a graffiti arrest transforms Tyler from an invisible student into the center of high school
Ages 14–18
Sonny's War
Valerie Hobbs
Fourteen-year-old Cori navigates a world turned upside down by her father's death and her brother's deployment to the Vi
Ages 12–16
The Story and Meaning of Jewish Holidays #1
Light Another Candle
Miriam Chaikin
Ancient history meets modern tradition in this retelling of the Hanukkah story, detailing why we light the candles and w
Ages 8–12
Everywhere with You
Carlie Sorosiak
A lonely girl and a dog live on opposite sides of a fence until the simple act of reading aloud creates an unbreakable c
Ages 4–8
Turning Point Books #1
Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln
Judith St. George
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in, this inspiring look at Abraham Lincoln's youth shows ho
Ages 7–10
The Same But Different #2
How to Help a Friend
Karl Newson
Feeling sad is a natural part of life, and this gentle story highlights how the simple presence of a caring friend can m
Ages 3–7
You've Reached Sam #1
You've Reached Sam
Dustin Thao
A grieving girl dials her late boyfriend's phone just to hear his voice, only for him to pick up and offer her a miracul
Ages 13–18
We the People
The California Gold Rush
Jean F. Blashfield
The most fascinating thing you will learn is how the frantic search for gold in 1848 brought both adventure and disaster
Ages 8–12
Great People Who Reached for the Stars
Louise Page
Extraordinary people throughout history prove that success is built on courage and the strength to define oneself agains
Ages 8–12
The Poesy Ring
Bob Graham
For children marveling at how the world stays connected across generations, this lyrical tale explores the enduring powe
Ages 4–8
Freedom Summer
Deborah Wiles
Two best friends in the 1964 South are thrilled when a new law finally opens the town pool to everyone, only to find tha
Ages 4–8
The Poet's Dog
Patricia MacLachlan
Gentle and lyrical, this story captures the deep bond between two children, a wise dog, and a poet as they help one anot
Ages 7–10
Who HQ
Who Was Jesus?
Ellen Morgan
Step back into the Roman Empire to see what history reveals about the life of Jesus and how his followers started a glob
Ages 8–12
Walenska Street #1
The House on Walenska Street
Charlotte Herman
Eight-year-old Leah and her sisters navigate life with their widowed mother in a small Russian town during the year 1913
Ages 7–10
Emma Dodd's Love You Books
I Believe in Me
Emma Dodd
The wide world can feel big and scary, but a little crocodile finds that a tiny bit of self-belief is all he needs to st
Ages 2–5
