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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+
LEGO Star Wars
A New Hope
Emma Grange
Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, and C-3PO embark on a galactic mission to rescue Princess Leia from the Empire in this LEGO-fille
Ages 5–7
Fighting to Survive
Fighting to Survive in the American West
Eric Braun
The rugged American West comes to life through the terrifying true survival stories of Hugh Glass, the Donner Party, and
Ages 8–12
Black Children Affirmations #3
Black Boy, Take Flight
Mahogany L. Browne
A radiant, poetic celebration for young Black boys who need to hear that their potential is limitless and their joy is a
Ages 4–8
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970 books
I Survived #1
The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
Lauren Tarshis
For the child curious about history and major events, this accessible story helps them process the reality of disasters
Ages 7–10
26 Fairmount Avenue #5
Things Will Never Be the Same
Tomie dePaola
Daily life at home and school feels familiar and safe for young Tomie, until the monumental events of 1941 change his wo
Ages 7–10
Magic Charm Books #3
The Tiny Angel
Elizabeth Koda-Callan
Hope and courage shine in this illustrated tale of achievement, which includes a special golden angel charm tucked right
Ages 4–8
Turkey Trouble #2
Turkey Claus
Wendi Silvano
Turkey is determined to stay off the dinner table this year, and with a little help from Santa, he might just find the p
Ages 3–7
Old Bear
Kevin Henkes
While Old Bear slumbers through the winter, he dreams of being a young cub adventuring through the vibrant colors of all
Ages 3–6
This Woven Kingdom #3
All This Twisted Glory
Tahereh Mafi
Alizeh must choose between escaping a mercurial ruler or using him to claim her throne, while Kamran risks everything on
Ages 14–18
What Was?
What Was the Plague?
Roberta Edwards
The deadliest pandemic in history claimed 50 million lives in the 1300s; learn how the Black Death started and how it fo
Ages 8–12
Who HQ
What Was the Vietnam War?
Jim O'Connor
Understand the complex political decisions and the immense human cost of a twenty-year conflict that left a lasting mark
Ages 8–12
We Carry the Sun
Tae Keller
Sunlight is our most precious resource. This lyrical journey celebrates the warm, golden relationship between humanity a
Ages 4–8
Soar to Success
Pearl Moscowitz's Last Stand
Arthur A. Levine
When the city moves to cut down the last ginko tree on the block, Pearl Moscowitz stages a determined protest to save he
Ages 4–9
First Biographies
Mother Teresa
Lola M. Schaefer
Photographs and simple text follow the life of Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity as they care for the poor i
Ages 5–8
Fly Away
Patricia MacLachlan
After a tragic accident, Amy moves to Canada and finds a new sense of purpose by rescuing a nest of abandoned goose eggs
Ages 8–12
The Mantlemass Chronicles #8
The Miller's Boy
Barbara Willard
Living under the thumb of a harsh miller in 15th-century Sussex, a lonely boy dreams of finding a true friend and a hors
Ages 9–12
When Will it Snow?
Marty Crisp
Even though it is the middle of June, Peter is dreaming of frosty mornings and waiting impatiently for the very first sn
Ages 3–7
Spirit Animals (Pamela Hicks) #1
Hunting Spirit Animals
Pamela Hicks
For teens processing the heaviness of loss and looking for their place in the world while navigating systemic injustice
Ages 14–18
Usborne Discovery
Introduction to Weather & Climate Change
Laura Howell
Natural forces collide in this look at what causes weird weather and how human activity investigates the changing condit
Ages 8–12
Penny #4
Penny and Her Sled
Kevin Henkes
Penny has a brand-new sled and a lot of excitement, but she faces a major problem: there isn't a single snowflake on the
Ages 4–8
Requiem: Poems of the Terezín Ghetto
Paul B. Janeczko
These haunting and rhythmic verses honor the lives and memories of the people held within the Terezín concentration camp
Ages 12–18
Mostly What God Does Is Love You
Savannah Guthrie
Gentle prose and vibrant scenes illustrate the beauty of the world and the power of showing compassion and kindness to e
Ages 4–8
Disaster Zone #2
In the Heart of the Quake
David Levithan
Stieg can feel the earth trembling before it happens, and a massive quake is about to tear through the streets of San Fr
Ages 12–17
Wishing Machine, The
Jonathan Hillman
For the family finding beauty in small moments, this story shows how imagination can turn a routine trip to the laundrom
Ages 4–8
