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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+
Aussie Nibbles
The Only Pony
David Metzenthen
For the child who finds magic in everyday objects, this gentle story celebrates the power of imagination and the quiet w
Ages 6–9
Lockwood #1
Where the Lockwood Grows
Olivia A. Cole
For the child grappling with a changing world or the fear of losing family. This eco-dystopian journey explores how we h
Ages 8–12
My Australian Story #4
Plagues and Federation
Vashti Farrer
For the child curious about how communities face big changes, this diary follows a young girl navigating a city quaranti
Ages 9–13
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970 books
Jesus at Bedtime: The Story of the Creation
Samantha Hill
For parents seeking a peaceful way to introduce the Biblical creation story as a soothing wind-down for their little one
Ages 2–6
Who Was?
Who Was Woodrow Wilson?
Margaret Frith
Trace the journey of a boy named Tommy from the halls of Princeton to the White House as he leads a nation through the f
Ages 8–12
Touch the Sky, My Little Bear
David Bedford
A little polar bear gazes at the horizon while his mother shows him all the wonderful things he will be able to achieve
Ages 2–5
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
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
