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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,546 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2037 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Splinters of Scarlet
Emily Bain Murphy
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of loss while seeking the courage to stand up against unfairness and uncover th
Ages 13–18
A Picture Book Biography
A Picture Book of Sacagawea
David A. Adler
From her capture as a young girl to her vital role guiding Lewis and Clark to the Pacific, Sacagawea serves as a symbol
Ages 5–9
Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
For the teenager grappling with the invisible threads that connect us, this collection explores how trauma and secrets r
Ages 14–18
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1036 books
Solar System for Curious Kids
Chris Lilani
Journey from the birth of the cosmos to the mystery of black holes in this guide to the stars, planets, and pioneers of
Ages 8–12
Keeper of the Night
Kimberly Willis Holt
Isabel Moreno navigates the heavy weight of her mother’s death while immersing herself in the rich cultural traditions a
Ages 12–17
Shadowmancer #2
Wormwood
G. P. Taylor
A deadly comet races toward 1756 London as a doctor and his housemaid protect an ancient book of power from dark forces
Ages 12–17
Francie
Karen English
Francie risks everything when she stands by a teenage boy she’s been teaching to read after he is falsely accused of a s
Ages 10–14
My Father, the Nutcase
Judith Caseley
Zoe watches as her father's clinical depression begins to pull at the fabric of her family, sparking fears that his illn
Ages 12–16
Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #1
The Egyptian Cinderella
Shirley Climo
In the dusty landscape of ancient Egypt, a slave girl named Rhodopes finds her life transformed when the Pharaoh himself
Ages 5–10
Life in Prison
Stanley "Tookie" Williams, Barbara Cottman Becnel
Writing from a small cell on death row, Stanley Williams shares a sobering and direct warning about the choices that lea
Ages 10–16
Dear America #28
Early Sunday Morning: The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows
Barry Denenberg
Amber's new life in 1941 Hawaii is shattered when she witnesses the attack on Pearl Harbor, forcing her to find immense
Ages 8–12
Little Guides to Great Lives
Anne Frank
Isabel Thomas
For the child curious about history's most famous diary, this accessible biography introduces Anne Frank's courage and t
Ages 7–11
Understanding Health Issues
I Know Someone with Cancer
Sue Barraclough
A clear and gentle guide for children navigating the news of a friend or family member's cancer diagnosis, explaining tr
Ages 5–8
Paisley
Maggie Smith
Paisley the stuffed elephant is tired of waiting on a toy store shelf, so he sets off on a journey to find the person he
Ages 3–7
Soar to Success
Sammy Sosa
Terri Dougherty
Follow the legendary path of Sammy Sosa as he rises through the ranks of baseball to challenge one of the greatest home
Ages 7–10
The Lost Things Club
J. S. Puller
Leah spends her summer in Chicago gently supporting her younger cousin as he tries to heal from the trauma of a school s
Ages 8–12
Stone Children #2
To the Green Mountains
Eleanor Cameron
For the child who feels caught between their current life and a deep, unexplained longing for a place they remember only
Ages 9–13
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #35
Kids in Hard Times
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
For the curious child asking about history and why some people have less than others. This guide explores the reality of
Ages 7–10
What Was?
What Made California the Golden State?
Shing Yin Khor, Who HQ
For the student curious about how a wild frontier became a global powerhouse, this graphic history explores California's
Ages 8–12
History's Big Questions
Who Built the Berlin Wall?
History's Big Questions
Explore the history of the massive concrete barrier that divided a city for decades and the reasons why it was built to
Ages 8–12
Doctor Mommy #1
Feelings of Grief With Doctor Mommy
Dr. A. Francis, T. C. Pask
For the child navigating the complex waves of loss, this gentle guide uses a relatable mother-daughter dynamic to explai
Ages 3–8
Dear Nobody
Berlie Doherty
For teens and parents navigating the emotional weight of an unplanned pregnancy and the complex choices that follow, tol
Ages 14–18
Vampire's Love #2
Blood Spell
Janice Harrell
A lonely vampire who has spent centuries on the outside finally has a chance at a normal human life and the love she has
Ages 12–18
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #36
World War II
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
For the curious child asking big questions about history. This guide makes a complex time period accessible with clear f
Ages 7–10
