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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
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3–5
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Puss in Boots
Charles Perrault
A clever cat in boots uses nothing but his wits to transform his poor master into a wealthy nobleman fit for a princess.
Ages 4–8
Illustrated Stories for Christmas
Lesley Sims
For the family looking to build a nightly December tradition, this lushly illustrated treasury brings together timeless
Ages 7–10
Who Was?
Who Is Tom Brady?
James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
Trace the incredible rise of a legendary quarterback, from his six Super Bowl titles in New England to a historic sevent
Ages 8–12
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970 books
Let's Read Biographies
Mary McLeod Bethune
Houghton Mifflin
Follow the life of a determined leader who dedicated herself to the vital work of educating others and securing fundamen
Ages 7–9
Rabbit and the Motorbike
Kate Hoefler
For children processing the loss of a mentor or loved one, this sensitive story shows how we carry those we love with us
Ages 3–8
James L. Swanson's Historical Assassination Series #3
Chasing King's Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassin
James L. Swanson
The peaceful movement for Civil Rights clashes with a dark shadow as a prison escapee tracks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ages 12–18
Master Cornhill
Eloise Jarvis McGraw
An orphaned boy struggles to survive the Black Plague and the Great Fire of London while learning the colorful trades an
Ages 10–15
Basketball Superstars #1
Jeremy Lin: Basketball Superstar
Matt Doeden
For the child who loves sports but feels like an underdog, this high-interest biography shows how hard work and persiste
Ages 7–10
I'll See You in My Dreams
Mavis Jukes
For children processing the impending loss of a loved one, this lyrical story uses a girl's imaginative flight as a pilo
Ages 4–8
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
Climate Change and You
How Climate Change Affects Your Life
Emily Raij
For the child curious about how the planet is changing, this clear guide explains how global warming affects the food we
Ages 8–11
Usborne First Learning
Lift-the-Flap Nativity
Jo Litchfield
For parents wanting to introduce the Nativity story through tactile play, this interactive board book makes the journey
Ages 1–4
Traveling Backward
Toby Forward
For the child struggling to accept a grandparent's declining health, this magical tale explores the natural cycle of lif
Ages 8–12
Women of Our Time
Dorothea Lange: Life Through the Camera
Milton Meltzer
Dorothea Lange used her camera lens to expose the harsh reality of poverty, creating powerful images that eventually mov
Ages 8–12
Kaddish for Grandpa in Jesus' Name, Amen
James Howe
Five-year-old Emily leans on both her Jewish and Christian heritage to understand the rituals of saying goodbye after he
Ages 5–8
Queer and How We Got Here: A (Personal) History
Hazel Newlevant
For the teenager seeking a deeper understanding of their community, this graphic memoir weaves personal experience with
Ages 14–18
The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming
J. Anderson Coats
Jane is heading west to the Washington Territory for a brand new life, but she soon discovers that the frontier is much
Ages 8–12
Golem A Giant Made of Mud
Mark Podwal
Jewish folklore comes to life in this retelling of the legendary mud giant created to protect a community.
Ages 5–10
Bone #6
Old Man's Cave
Jeff Smith
For the reader ready to face rising stakes and moral complexity, this epic volume explores the weight of destiny and the
Ages 9–14
Rainbow Beauty #1
Strawberry Summer
Kelly McKain
For the child facing a major family transition, this heartening story follows Holly as she swaps city life for a fruit f
Ages 9–12
To Capture the Wind
Sheila MacGill-Callahan
Oonagh must outsmart an evil pirate king with nothing but her wits to rescue her kidnapped lover and invent a way to har
Ages 5–9
Everyone Starts Small
Liz Garton Scanlon
For the child who feels small or impatient to grow up, this lyrical journey shows how even the grandest parts of nature
Ages 3–7
The Thirteenth Home of Noah Bradley
Amber Lee Dodd
For the child who feels like they are always the 'new kid,' this story explores the longing for a permanent place to cal
Ages 9–12
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Fair Trade
Jilly Hunt
For the child who asks why some products cost more than others, this book explains how our shopping choices can help far
Ages 8–12
