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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
We Are Like the Clouds / Somos Como las Nubes
Jorge Argueta
Bilingual poems and evocative paintings capture the dreams, fears, and hopes of Central American children traveling towa
Ages 8–12
Someday We Will Fly
Rachel DeWoskin
Lillia fights to survive as a Jewish refugee in wartime Shanghai, holding onto hope that her mother will eventually find
Ages 12–18
Muhammad
Demi
For the family seeking to explore the foundations of Islamic faith and the life of its Prophet through a respectful, his
Ages 8–12
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970 books
How to Build a Museum
Tonya Bolden
A century of dreaming and determination comes to life through photos and stories of the Smithsonian museum dedicated to
Ages 10–14
Sometimes Daddies Cry
Peter J. Garland
For the child who wonders why their dad seems sad after a separation and needs reassurance that his big feelings aren't
Ages 3–8
By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead
Julie Anne Peters
Daelyn Rice has reached her breaking point after years of bullying, but an unexpected connection with a persistent class
Ages 14–18
The Blue Stone
Jimmy Liao
A massive blue stone is split in two, sending one half on a transformative journey across the globe as it yearns for its
Ages 4–11
Glory O'Brien's History of the Future
A.S. King
As high school graduation looms, Glory is haunted by terrifying glimpses of the future while she struggles to process he
Ages 14–18
Images of God
John Paterson, Katherine Paterson
Ancient metaphors come to life as the divine is described through the natural world, appearing as steady rocks, rushing
Ages 8–12
One More Wednesday
Malika Doray
Deeply tender moments fill this story of a little animal who honors his grandmother's memory while asking his mother hon
Ages 3–7
Shattered: Stories of Children and War
Jennifer Armstrong
For the young teen grappling with news of global conflict, this anthology explores the quiet, human impact of war throug
Ages 12–17
Mermaid Moon
Susann Cokal
For the teenager navigating the ache of not belonging and the complex search for a mother's love in a world that feels b
Ages 14–18
What Will the Weather be Like Today?
Paul Rogers
Will it be sunny, windy, or gray? Rhyming humans and animals look at the sky together to imagine all the different ways
Ages 3–7
The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Travel from frontier cabins to elegant estates to see how four very different boys overcame their circumstances to lead
Ages 10–14
Isabel Soto Archaeology Adventures
Escape from Pompeii
Terry Collins
For the child curious about history's most powerful events, this visual journey helps them process the intensity of a na
Ages 8–12
The Loon on the Moon
Chae Strathie
For the child who wonders what happens when the sun goes down, this soothing tale transforms nighttime into a magical wo
Ages 3–7
Rad Rides #2
Electric Cars
Nancy Dickmann
For the curious child who wonders how cars drive without gas. This simple guide introduces the science of electric engin
Ages 4–8
My Havana
Rosemary Wells, Secundino Fernandez
Dino Fernandez carries the architecture and spirit of his beloved Havana in his heart as his family moves from Cuba to S
Ages 7–10
The Oldest Elf
James Stevenson
Santa’s oldest elf and a retired reindeer team up to prove they still have plenty of holiday magic to give for one last
Ages 4–8
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Imagination
LeVar Burton
For the child who asks 'what if' or struggles to see beyond what is right in front of them, this guide helps unlock the
Ages 5–9
The Winter Fox
Timothy Knapman
While his friends busily prepare for the coming cold, Fox only wants to play in the autumn leaves until a desperate wish
Ages 3–7
The Invisible Wild
Nikki Van De Car
Sixteen-year-old Emma must protect a mysterious boy and reconnect with the hidden spirits of Hawaii to save the only hom
Ages 12–18
Ash #1
Ash
Malinda Lo
Grieving her father, Ash finds herself torn between a dangerous fairy's dark promise and a growing love for the King's H
Ages 12–18
Euphoria Kids
Alison Evans
Magic hums through the woods where Babs turns invisible and Iris grows from a seed, leading three queer friends into a d
Ages 14–18
