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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+
The End and Other Beginnings
Veronica Roth
Step into haunting landscapes and futuristic worlds where every ending marks a strange new beginning in these stories fr
Ages 13–18
Mama's Chicken and Dumplings
Dionna L. Mann
Allie navigates 1930s Virginia by practicing her flute, managing a school rivalry, and helping her single mother find a
Ages 8–12
Home in a Lunchbox
Cherry Mo
For the child feeling out of place in a new environment, this moving story shows how the flavors of home can provide com
Ages 4–8
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970 books
Belle Prater #2
The Search for Belle Prater
Ruth White
A mysterious disappearance still haunts a small town as two cousins set out to uncover the truth about a mother who vani
Ages 9–13
The Healing Spell
Kimberley Griffiths Little
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a mistake. This Bayou story explores the journey from crushing guilt to
Ages 8–12
Gifts from the Sea
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Life at a remote Maine lighthouse is quiet and lonely for Quila and her father until a baby unexpectedly washes ashore a
Ages 8–12
A Gift from Saint Francis: The First Creche
Joanna Cole
For children curious about the origin of the nativity scene, this story explores how a message of peace and humble begin
Ages 4–8
Digging for Words: Jose Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built
Angela Burke Kunkel
In the neighborhoods of Bogota, a dedicated garbage collector rescues books from the trash to build a magical community
Ages 4–8
Calico Girl
Jerdine Nolen
Twelve-year-old Callie and her family risk everything to escape slavery and seek safety at a Union-held fort during the
Ages 8–12
Also Known as Harper
Ann Haywood Leal
Harper lives for poetry, and when family struggles threaten her chance at a contest, she must find a new way to let her
Ages 8–12
Christmas Mouse
Vivian French
For the child feeling overlooked during the holiday rush: a small mouse's search for a warm place to belong captures the
Ages 3–7
Digger #1
The Digger and the Flower
Joseph Kuefler
A hardworking digger discovers a single flower in the middle of a construction site, leading to a quiet and beautiful st
Ages 4–8
The Impossible Destiny of Cutie Grackle
Shawn K. Stout
Ten-year-old Cutie Grackle lives a lonely life until magical ravens begin bringing her objects that hold the secrets to
Ages 8–12
Hothouse Earth: The Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality
Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
Climate change comes into focus through the eyes of global activists and scientists, using maps and charts to explain th
Ages 11–18
Paper Hearts
Meg Wiviott
Zlatka risks her life within the walls of Auschwitz to secretly gather materials for a single, defiant gift: a handmade
Ages 12–18
The Good Garden
Katie Smith Milway
A young girl in Honduras uses new farming techniques to transform the land and protect her family from hunger in this vi
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Connie and Diego
Maria Garcia
Twins Connie and Diego travel from the deep sea to the high sky to find a place where their unique, colorful skin is fin
Ages 5–9
The Bicycle
Patricia McCormick, Mevan Babakar
A young Kurdish refugee struggles to feel at home in a new land until a neighbor’s gift of a bicycle offers a sense of f
Ages 4–8
Hugs from Heaven
Tiffany Glover
For the child grappling with the loss of a family member and needing a gentle way to feel connected to them through ever
Ages 3–8
Wishes
Mượn Thị Văn
Beneath the cover of night, a family leaves everything behind to face the waves in search of safety and a new beginning
Ages 4–8
Bravo! Poems About Amazing Hispanics
Margarita Engle
For the child who needs to see that history is made by people who persevere. This collection of biographical poems celeb
Ages 8–12
The Courage of the Little Hummingbird
Leah Henderson
A tiny bird with a giant heart refuses to back down, proving that even the smallest creature can spark a great movement.
Ages 4–8
Scraps of Time #2
Away West
Patricia C. McKissack
Everett Turner leaves his farm behind to join the Exodusters on a perilous journey to Kansas in search of a new life and
Ages 7–10
Hither and Nigh #1
Hither and Nigh
Ellen Potter
Three years after her brother vanished, Nell discovers a dangerous parallel version of New York City that may hold the k
Ages 8–12
